It’s been a busy week. Mainly visiting schools. And I’ve met some very special and talented kids this week, who will remain in my memory for a very long time. In the middle of it all I escaped to the de Havilland Philharmonic rehearsal for a bit more sketching. This was the last rehearsal before the day of the concert (Sunday) and so it took place in the theatre where the concert will be performed: The Weston Auditorium at Hatfield University. I took along my very dear friend and artistic partner-in-paint, Vanessa Stone. She’s a wonderful, inspirational artist and it was very satisfying to sketch along to beautiful music, the brush waltzing along to Strauss, and in such good company.
Because the orchestra were rehearsing more formally than at other rehearsals, on a proper stage, it wasn’t easy to be very near them. So I attempted to capture the whole thing… not easy to draw so many people waving their arms around, and somehow the paper wasn’t big enough. But I loved every minute of it. It’s going to be a wonderful concert. I shall go along on Sunday to hear the final thing! There are only a very few tickets left… so hurry up if you want to go! (SEE HERE FOR INFO)
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