Fnaar
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- Thumberland
My dad and my mum, both long dead, and both fierce Irish republicans, feckin loved the Last Night Of The Proms, for some reason :-) I think they went to it once, and had a great night out
Last Night of the Proms
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Globalti
Legendary Member
Yes Youssou N'Dour was excellent; we watched that yesterday afternoon then went out for a walk when the rain stopped. Then Vuelta highlights then TOB and then the Last Night - fantastic as always. As with Youssou we connected the TV to the stereo system and for Land of Hope and Glory we turned the volume right up so that the Albert Hall organ shook the room. Last Night is an annual highlight that marks the end of summer.
Yet in the field behind us calves are still being born. The farmer says his bull is too slow and next year he's going to bring the whole herd into season then AI them all. Lovely anyway to see the little calves frolicking and scampering about while their mums chomp the fresh green grass that's shot up since the rain started.
Yet in the field behind us calves are still being born. The farmer says his bull is too slow and next year he's going to bring the whole herd into season then AI them all. Lovely anyway to see the little calves frolicking and scampering about while their mums chomp the fresh green grass that's shot up since the rain started.
AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
byegad
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- NE England
Great to see the Fantasia on British Sea songs is seemingly back. The WWI songs were great, far better than Danny Boy sung by children who open their mouths too far.
Also less emphasis on the parks, which Lady Byegad always hated, as did I.
Also less emphasis on the parks, which Lady Byegad always hated, as did I.
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- Egham
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- Egham
I enjoy this every year. My lad plays a baritone horn for the local youth band and it's always a pleasure to go to his, and the senior band concerts. Brings back memories of the Kneller Hall concerts my Dad used to take me to when I was a youngster.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
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- The hills of Accrington
I usually watch it but last night i was quite busy. To me the last night of the proms usually indicates the start of autumn. It's usually raining and dark by 7.30. The rain certainly was pouring last night!
Nigel-YZ1
Guru
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- Somewhere else... maybe soon.
It's the first time I've missed it in years. If it's on catch up I'll try and see it soon.
Was visiting youngest lad in hospital.
Always loved classical but missed all of it this year.
Was visiting youngest lad in hospital.
Always loved classical but missed all of it this year.
srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
This used to point out that the LNOTP wasn't a celebration of Britain, but a celebration (etc). But I guess even such a simple reference to the country I still feel a lot of affection for is too political for the New Uncontroversial Caff, and my expectation that edits are always acknowledged is unreasonable.
vickster
Squire
[QUOTE 5376355, member: 9609"]Anyone ever been ?
I quite fancy going and waving my little flag - don't hold much hope at getting lucky in the open ballot for the 200 seats but think I will apply all the same.[/QUOTE]
It used to be that you had to go to a certain number of concerts to be eligible to apply for the Last Night, don't know if still the case
I quite fancy going and waving my little flag - don't hold much hope at getting lucky in the open ballot for the 200 seats but think I will apply all the same.[/QUOTE]
It used to be that you had to go to a certain number of concerts to be eligible to apply for the Last Night, don't know if still the case
subaqua
What’s the point
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- Leytonstone
Last night of the proms . It’s summer , wearing slippers and her dressing gown , putting her milk bottles out.
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srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
A bit OT, but as a man of certain age I must say that Katie Derham is looking rather nice
Isn't this a little creepy?
For what it's worth I think she's a poor presenter - not knowledgeable and not aware enough of her own limitations. Petroc Trelawney is the same, although he has improved a little.The radio people had the excellent Ian Skelly and Georgia Mann.
I was also slightly disappointed by the sound mix. You could tell by the tone colour in the encore of Pomp and Circumstance that the organ was dominant, but it had been dialled down in favour of the band and audience.
