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After a stupid and annoying afternoon I've had a wonderful evening courtesy of The Dorset Chamber Orchestra who gave a concert in my local church - it's used for quite a few musical things because it has good acoustics.

Tonight after Legends 9 & 7 by Dvorak

Symphony in D by Arriaga

came the finale with Violin Concerto in D minor by Brahms with soloist Frida Backman, and she was excellent. This is one of the great violin concerti of the classical canon and a favourite of mine. For those who don't know it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ1xKctJpQM

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What a concert!

WOW!!!

Great pieces, which, if performed well, and fantastic. I don't know MS Blackman's work. I pleased she was excellent.

I'm also glad you took some time for yourself. Atta Girl!

Red MacDonald

Great evening

Thanks for the link. I don't think I have ever heard the entire Braham's concerti. If your performance matched this video, you had a great evening.

I Love Dvorak

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Some of the Legends are particularly nice. I know I've heard the symphony, but I can't remember anything about it. I'll have to play it. The Brahms is one of my favorites. I wish I'd been there.

Portia

Isn't wonderful to watch a

Isn't wonderful to watch a concert where the first violin welcomes the conductor, and then takes a bow with him/her?

Karen