It was sunny and warm today -- the first time in over a week. It was into the mid- to high teens (Celsius). I did some bits of yard work and finished the laundry. Along with catching up with blogs, a some other household chores were completed.
I listened to the Coronation Concert held in the garden at Windsor Castle this afternoon. It was an amazing event with a variety of music and artists and a light show that went through the whole two hour event. The Coronation Choir comprised 300 members from community choirs throughout the UK including a fully deaf signing choir. The performance by the Coronation Collaboration was stunning. The Royal patronages -- Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Opera House, The Royal Ballet, the Royal college of Art and Royal College of Music -- performed together in a piece focused on the theme of love and developed for this concert only. Two principals from the ballet danced to 'Somewhere' from West Side Story, as an orchestra played, opera stars sang, and art students' works were projected onto the castle walls and into the sky. This piece played homage to the king, who plays piano, trumpet and cello, does wonderful watercolours, and writes. I have a children's book with a story told in a poem and illustrations by the then Prince of Wales.
Technology came into play when a virtual Commonwealth Choir led by Steve Winwood sang 'Higher Love". as videos from around the world showed around the top of the stage. That was fun, so I've chosen to share that selection here tonight. The online selectiong is the last small bit of the song, but it shows the stage setup and a few of the virtual singers. I added an older version of the full song, if you're in the mood <smile>. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Higher Love -- Steven Winwood and Virtual Commonwealth Choir
Higher Love -- Steve Winwood
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