Another mammoth catch up from me. We’ve been away, got back Tuesday and then I’m going away again tomorrow just for 2 nights, then immediately off again with DH and toddler DD to stay with in laws for a week. Not great planning for it all to come together like this, and I’ve not had much head space for much beyond turning the washing around in between and trying to get in top of work before being off again.
Anyway -
Liked the Bach Cantata though I never quite hear what Clemency hears somehow when it comes to Bach.
The Bellini was lovely.
Couperin/ Adès - Enjoyed this, very pleasant sounding, made me feel quite cheerful
The Rameau is dreamy and lovely, a favourite
The Schubert didn’t do masses for me, was nice enough
Enjoyed the Finzi , rather a sad/ longing piece. I can see what is meant by it feeling very ‘English’ and reminiscent of Elgar - not that had I heard it without the notes I’d have thought that all by myself or anything, but now having read them I do recognise what she’s saying which feels like personal growth 😁
Loved the Buxtehude - feel it’s one I need to go back to
Another beautiful and moving piece in the Goodall - what a quote from the Wilder novel at the end of the notes though! Definitely added to my appreciation of the piece, and I want to read the book now too.