Saturday, May 11, 2024

a happy ending

 This evening was the final performance of the Philharmonic Pops series for this season.  Last Saturday was the final for the Masterworks Series.  They ended with a smashing success tonight.  The group that performed is called Go Now! and they played the music of the rock band the Moody Blues.  I actually wasn't that familiar with the Moody Blues, an English group.  I think during their heyday I was busy caring for children.  I can still sing a lot of Sesame Street songs, but I digress.  I was surprised to learn that the Moody Blues frequently played with full orchestras accompanying them.  That's what this group did tonight.  Go Now! is composed of three singers/guitarists, a director (who also directed the orchestra) and a drummer.  The drummer actually played with the original Moody Blues for 25 years.  The Philharmonic flautist, who is very good, played several solo parts in a couple of their pieces.  She looked like she was having the time of her life.  It was all loud and bright and fun.  Kudos to the Phil and Go Now!

PS After the show we drove to a dark spot to try to get a look at the Aurora which is supposed to be visible in our area, but no luck.  Too much ambient light.  

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