BBC Proms.

I'll be joining you on the sofa tonight, merlotgran. I would love to go to some live ones as I did when I lived in London in the 60s, but as most of them are in the evenings, that's not possible. Wish they did a few matinee performances.

A wonderfully relaxing evening, perfect after the excitement of this afternoon's tennis!

Finlandia and a G&T. What more could a girl want! 🥳

"Finlandia" made a brilliant start to the programme and the proms season.

A lot of talking. Some of it informative, but we are here for the music, which so far has been wonderful

Well, thank you, Clive, for completely destroying the magic at the close of what was the most beautiful and breathtaking performance of the Grieg. Let us, please, savour the atmosphere and take in the audience appreciation and rapport between soloist, conductor and orchestra.

We don't need every minute filled by chatter and reference to Morecambe and Wise - again.

Thought I'd escaped the Wimbledon chit chat for once.

I agree and what the hell were the audience doing clapping at the end of the first movement? The pained expressions between pianist and conductor said it all.

I hope Clive Myrie being ironic when he referred to tonight’s “conductress”
Any more fares please?

Foxygloves

I hope Clive Myrie being ironic when he referred to tonight’s “conductress”
Any more fares please?

🤣🤣

This doesn’t bode well for the rest of the season does it? 😂😢

I loved the clip of Sir Malcolm Sargent. Reminded me of my gran who was a huge fan.

Anyone watching the Vivaldi on BBC4?
Interesting improvisation and yes, still clapping between concertos😳

I believe clapping between movements was the norm when composers such as Mozart and Vivaldi were active, and although it's not something I would do, I don't think it would bother me.

The padding in the studio between the music is something else.

My problem with clapping between movements, especially in a concerto, is it breaks the spell when silence would be more appropriate.

It must surely be off putting for the soloists.

I watched because of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. I'm afraid that I didn't enjoy the improvisations between the movements. The Promenaders seemed to enjoy it though.

The dull and inane chit chat between items has reached new depths. So boring and so destructive of the mood. Who wants to hear Toksvig rabbiting on? What purpose does she serve?

The clip of Malcolm Sargent reminded me of the days when the Flash Harry fans used to wave Flash packets instead of flags.

I thought that the performance was brilliant. I hadn't heard of Pekka Kuusisto but I've become a fan. I was amazed at how he managed to conduct and play the violin at the same time. The orchestra enjoyed it as well. Classical music does not need to stand still, mired in the past.

I watched John Wilson conducting the fiendish Walton Partita for Orchestra and it was mesmerising. He has an amazing rapport with his musicians and they never fail to give wonderful performances whether they are playing serious classics or Hollywood greats.

Anyone Promming tonight?

Yes. I’m dog sitting a poorly old Jack Russell (Peggy’s brother) with an ear infection. He’s had his drops and is all ready for Beethoven!

MiniMoon

I watched because of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. I'm afraid that I didn't enjoy the improvisations between the movements. The Promenaders seemed to enjoy it though.

Just watched this. Enjoyed it all. Loved PK

Watching Tchaikovsky’s 5th at the moment.

Yes, same here. And the young pianist earlier was just amazing.

Fleurpepper

Yes, same here. And the young pianist earlier was just amazing.

I’m going to watch Isata Kanneh-Mason on iPlayer because I had visitors earlier and they stayed just a little bit longer than I hoped they would 😩