An evening of dance

I went to Saffron Screen to see a live screening of Dances at a Gathering and the Cellist from Covent Garden. I had my doubts when I booked this but hey....

First we had Dances at a Gathering by Jerome Robbins. No story, no sets just 10 dancers dancing to the solo piano music of Frederic Chopin. Now listening to solo Chopin for 65 minutes works for me and the dancing really enhanced the pieces. Marinela Nunez really has presence.

The second is a brand new ballet by Cathy Marston. It tells the story of Jacqueline du Pre. It starred Lauren Cuthbertson as du Pre, Marcelino Sambe as the Cello and Matthew Ball as Daniel Barenboim. The programme says Cellist, Instrument and Conductor not naming them

This really was mesmerising. Du Pre suffered from MS and Cuthbertson started as attractive and vibrant and seemed to fade before us! How she did it I don't know but it was a wonderful to watch. Sambe was excellent as the cello.

You can see a clip here 

It was a wonderful evening

The Lost Gardens of Easton Lodge

I wasn't out early today as my wash machine and tumble dryer were being delivered.... and somewhere in Cornwall a good friend is laughing her head off....

Rather than wait all day I paid for a morning slot and so was able to get out this afternoon. As I drove up the M11 opened and I almost turned back but it cleared and I popped into Easton Lodge. It was open for the snowdrop season but alas getting a good photo in the hoolie that was blowing was not on but still it was nice to get out and also to see the daffodils coming through

Audley

Lots of stuff going on at the moment and the weather hasn't helped.

The weather looked a bit pants early on so I stayed local and went to Audley and other than the very gusty wind it was nice... at one point I found a sheltered part of the garden and was able to sit qute pleasantly.

Definite signs of spring!

it was nice to get out :)