Jason Evans
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Posts: 535
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 Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:30 am Post subject: Richard Hickox, goodnight dearest... |
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Things rather quiet here. Where are all my good mates, Lance, Nigel, Damon, stocky...
Obviously this is hardly news to anyone, a terrible tragedy. And plenty of discussion -of which I participated- on the BBC Radio 3 Message Board. (My user name there is Dyson_in_D, btw.  )
Last night I listened to RH's recording of
The Canterbury Pilgrims
. I just wept. He gave this very beautiful, underrated piece of music such loving attention, and all hats off to Chandos for recording it.
Thought I might try RH's
Gerontius
, but even in the easiest of times, I can't handle it. With every year it becomes more forbidding in its intensity. I guess I just identify too much, not very trendy to admit these days, really?
Anyway, I hope all is well with everyone. I miss the old times, but pray that my message of condolence to the Hickox family is conveyed here. Cheers... |
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lancecornea
Joined: 02 Apr 2006
Posts: 526
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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I can only agree wholeheartedly with Jason's sentiments.
Richard was appointed chief conductor of Opera Australia, and this in part drew me back to being a subscriber to the opera season. We will miss him.
Lance
PS. Good to know you still visit this very quiet forum Jason
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