Those of us who had sung in the National Gallery before were a little hesitant about it, as we remembered the acoustics as being rather unhelpful. Robin, Rachael and Chris remarked that their last time there was also their first concert, which led to a few moments reminiscing pre-concert.
We went on to find an excellent turnout - it's surprising how many people one can fit into half a room in a gallery! After a jolly introduction from Maestro Boy we launched into Bogoroditsye Dyevo and before we knew it we had finished. Thirty minute concerts are a breeze, even when some of the music is a mite challenging to perform or listen to.
Much praise from the punters, as we are (humbly) accustomed to. One last-minute attendee later commented that she had, "... her mood lifted by a gorgeous concert by Rudsambee (Company of Singers) with a backdrop of Velasquez. Cheered me up enough that I'm going to crack on and do another hour of work..." Apparently she had been impressed that we were singing in front of her favourite painting, only to discover that there was going to be a talk about tha very painting in a few days time. Excellent coincidence!
Jenny then led a hungry coterie to find some garlic-laden foodstuffs post-performance, as her garlicphobe hubby is away for a few days. Hopefully the smell will abate in time...
We've now got two rehearsals before our trip to Cranshaws, which is to replace the Christmas concert which was called off due to snow. Saturday 1st May, if anyone is in the area and not too worn out after Beltane the previous night. And then another fortnight before we sing for Douglas and Jean's wedding! Busy spring, huh?
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