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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Dulciana on May 15, 2016, 08:51:02 PM

Title: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Dulciana on May 15, 2016, 08:51:02 PM

..........Anybody watch it?  Certainly agreed with the result, although that saxophonist will go far.   What a task, choosing the winner!!

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Dulciana on May 15, 2016, 09:14:38 PM

Nobody?  Oh well...

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Joyce on May 15, 2016, 10:23:41 PM

I did!  :)

I wanted saxophonist to win, but understood why they picked the cellist.

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Dulciana on May 16, 2016, 08:14:37 AM

Same here, cubagirl.   I'll look forward to hearing more about her.

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: babyjane on May 16, 2016, 09:17:34 AM

He was a worthy winner.  All the finalists are winners in their own right to be there in the first place and they will all go on to do well I am sure.

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Dulciana on May 16, 2016, 10:40:05 AM

He was and yes, they're all bound to have a good professional future.  I just felt that the saxophonist "sold" both the instrument and her piece to me.  Oh, these competitions..... :-\   On one hand, they're the only way forward nowadays for people entering the solo musical profession.  On the other hand, they're a complete no-no for anyone later in life and so make it all the harder to make in-roads, even if you've got/may have what it takes.    :(

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: babyjane on May 16, 2016, 10:58:55 AM

My brother is fortunate enough to be able to go to all the heats live  :)

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Claireylou on May 16, 2016, 11:02:38 AM

I recorded it and just watched it curled up with a cuppa. Been avoiding this thread like the plague!

I thoroughly enjoyed it all and feel quite uplifted. I have to say, I've only just recently started listening to classical music and that's totally down to MM!

So thank you Dulciana et al  :thankyou:

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Dulciana on May 16, 2016, 11:37:31 AM

Quote from: babyjane on May 16, 2016, 10:58:55 AM

My brother is fortunate enough to be able to go to all the heats live  :)

Lucky brother!


And good to hear, Claireylou!
D.

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: CLKD on May 16, 2016, 01:44:12 PM

I spent last evening on the bathroom floor so missed most of the Show  :'(  I couldn't have picked a winner however, when we took part in competitions we were advised not to wear anything sassy as it would distract from the music!

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: babyjane on May 16, 2016, 03:01:38 PM

Are you still not feeling too well CLKD?  :(

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: CLKD on May 16, 2016, 03:08:48 PM

Some improvement 2-day.  Biggest problem was the floaty head inside my skull, not eating probably then feeling really ill.  We don't have a downstairs cloakroom [long story short] so laying on the bathroom floor was easier.

Once Himself has cooked my evening meal I hope I will pick up a bit more.  At least the floaty head has stopped!

I can't imagine living in a musical family - not one that jammed together as a matter of course.  Must be great, though rather noisy  ;D. 

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: Dulciana on May 16, 2016, 09:12:49 PM

Hope you're feeling better now, CLKD.   :foryou:
Dulciana

Title: Re: BBC Young Musician
Post by: CLKD on May 17, 2016, 10:57:55 AM

A little thanks ………