More pictures of the event in Lichfield Cathedral have turned up, and here’s a selection, taken by Clive Edwards Photography.
Above is a picture of Eric Watson, a British-Singaporean composer who wrote a new piece for this tour. It was premiered at the first concert in Cheltenham (for adults and which I did not paint at), and then repeated at the concert in Lichfield (where I did – but not to his music). The piece is called Intersections, referring to the huge mix of cultures and races in both Singapore and Britain, also to the rythmns of the different music, and even weather. A rain stick featured prominantly for Britain!!! It is a wonderful piece, I’d love to hear more by him.
I love the look of intense concentration on the face of this viola player … such wonderful musicians, working together in a voluntary capacity, creating great music for the love of it. Remarkable and humbling!
And look at this orchestra – 107 players – can you wonder that I was nervous!? But all went well, and I think you can see the relief (and happiness) on my face at the end!
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