Even though it's still summer, an early request for Libera: let there be an Christmas Concert this year in the beautiful St George's Cathedral, London.
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I must agree here fully with filiarheni (which doesn't happen too often, does it?filiarheni wrote: ↑<span title="Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:24 am">4 years ago</span> From my three Christmas concerts so far - St. George's, Westminster Cathedral and Brighton - I'm definitely pro St. George's and contra Westminster Cathedral, if it had to be a choice among these three. I leave Brighton away, as it was really nice and yes, an opportunity to visit another place, which is always very welcome, but the concerts outside of London never offer a possibility for an M&G, and the UK attenders should also get a regular chance for that.
Why St. George's? The concert was absolutely enjoyable not only due to the music, but the atmosphere was so festive, warm, bright, familiar, in short: just right for a Christmas concert and perfectly placing me into the Christmas spirit.
And .... St. George's in fact had a M&G, so perhaps they'd be ready to repeat that there.
Why not Westminster Cathedral? Because of the wooden walls from both sides behind which Libera stood, drawing a thick line of separation between Libera and the audience. I found that extremely irritating! Also, the Cathedral has a gloomy touch due to the darkness above and, as beautifully coloured as it doubtlessly is, all in all it radiates something cold.
So I find that in both cases it's the atmosphere which makes me vote for or against. To me, the atmospherical aspect is very important in a Libera concert.
But I guess that London disposes of more than two cathedrals, so maybe other possibilities open up which satisfy everyone.![]()
Thanks John, beautiful photosjohn45 wrote:No big deal really, might hide some feet.
Heres a nice tour of the cathedral
https://www.eyerevolution.co.uk/tours/w ... -cathedral
I'm sorry for causing some confusion here. Of course it's the concert itself which is the most important thing. I held it for so obvious, that I didn't realize at the moment of writing my previous post that not mentioning it could be so confusing.fan_de_LoK wrote: ↑<span title="Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:50 pm">4 years ago</span> I'm surprise and a bit shocked to read here that a meet and greet possibility is used as primary criteria for the choice of a concert place.
Should a M&G to occur, it is of course pleasant to attend it, but we are supposed to attend a concert to enjoy the concert itself, not to expect a M&G.
This is basically right. It's in no way the main aspect and it wasn't intended to look like that. But yes, it counts, too (and I'm not even talking mainly about myself now). Imagine the Libera fans who never get a chance to attend an M&G, never can talk to the boys, never can thank them in person, never can ask them a question, never can laugh with them, never see the fun around, but only can look at the photos and hear the interesting, cute and hilarious stories which happen at a M&G, and never experience it first-hand. I think these are very valid arguments to install M&Gs also in the UK, e. g. once a year, as there is a Libera supporting audience here as well!fan_de_LoK wrote: ↑<span title="Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:50 pm">4 years ago</span> I'm surprise and a bit shocked to read here that a meet and greet possibility is used as primary criteria for the choice of a concert place.
Should a M&G to occur, it is of course pleasant to attend it, but we are supposed to attend a concert to enjoy the concert itself, not to expect a M&G.
The wall - you are right, it was marble, not wood - covered by far more than just their feet. In this case, I would probably not even have taken notice, because usually my eyes do not go down to their feet and if so, I do that willingly to have a look if there's again someone without shoes.
Well, it is not much in comparison with others, but grant St. George's at least what it does have: 10 - 14 seats in the middle nave.fan_de_LoK wrote: ↑<span title="Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:50 pm">4 years ago</span>St George is very narrow. it proposes only 6 to 8 seats with an open view.
(click to enlarge images).filiarheni wrote:Well, it is not much in comparison with others, but grant St. George's at least what it does have: 10 - 14 seats in the middle nave.fan_de_LoK wrote: ↑<span title="Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:50 pm">4 years ago</span>St George is very narrow. it proposes only 6 to 8 seats with an open view.(Brighton: 20, Arundel: 15)
Thank you filiarheni for putting so well into words what I wasn't able to do myself. Yes, of course, it's the concert which is the main and the most important event. But a M&G afterwards is a very nice experience, which I was lucky to enjoy for the very first time during my recent trip to the US. And yes, the US trip was a huge financial burden for me. I don't know when and if at all I will be able to repeat an adventure like that. The M&Gs there were very nice, enjoyable and much fun, but now I don't know when and if at all I will be able to attend one againfiliarheni wrote: ↑<span title="Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:14 pm">4 years ago</span> Hi Patrick and John, I'm afraid I have to respectfully disagree.
This is basically right. It's in no way the main aspect and it wasn't intended to look like that. But yes, it counts, too (and I'm not even talking mainly about myself now). Imagine the Libera fans who never get a chance to attend an M&G, never can talk to the boys, never can thank them in person, never can ask them a question, never can laugh with them, never see the fun around, but only can look at the photos and hear the interesting, cute and hilarious stories which happen at a M&G, and never experience it first-hand. I think these are very valid arguments to install M&Gs also in the UK, e. g. once a year, as there is a Libera supporting audience here as well!fan_de_LoK wrote: ↑<span title="Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:50 pm">4 years ago</span> I'm surprise and a bit shocked to read here that a meet and greet possibility is used as primary criteria for the choice of a concert place.
Should a M&G to occur, it is of course pleasant to attend it, but we are supposed to attend a concert to enjoy the concert itself, not to expect a M&G.
A mini-travel to the UK can already be a painful financial effort for the one, while another can do long distances without feeling it as a too terrible financial burden. Anyway, we all come in order to see our favourite choir; so why not treat all fans equally in this regard?
Oh, I can't say too much about the St.George's itself as I have never attended any concert there, but I'm sure there must have been a misunderstanding between filiarheni and fan_de_LoK. I know filiarheni well and I really can't imagine her mocking or laughing nastily or ignoring someone.fan_de_LoK wrote: ↑<span title="Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:57 pm">4 years ago</span> Instead of mocking and laughing about imaginary seats, you should pray that we will not be sent to that church again![]()
And she actually doesn't defend a concert in St.George's at all cost...filiarheni wrote: ↑<span title="Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:14 pm">4 years ago</span> But I think that there must be quite a couple of other possible venues for a Libera concert in London, where our wishes can be brought in accordance. I do not defend a concert in St. George's at all costs! So perhaps we can agree this way and hope for Libera to find a venue which is good for them and also pleases all the audience.![]()