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David Garrett at The Proms in the Park

Hyde Park, September 13th 2008.

The Proms are very well known in the UK and also throughout the world. This is a series of concerts held in the Royal Albert Hall in London from July throughout the summer, ending up with a huge gala event in September. The Last Night of the Proms takes place in the Royal Albert Hall but for the last few years, there have been enormous open air concerts taking place, at the same time, and the last part of the evening’s celebrations in the Royal Albert Hall have been screened in the other venues through a live link-up.

David was one of the stars of the London event, which was watched live by 40,000 people and could be watched on a digital channel of the BBC.

Arrival

I was lucky enough to attend the Hyde Park event. We arrived around 3 in the afternoon and joined an enormous queue, armed with flags, picnic baskets, chairs and even tables. It was a lovely friendly atmosphere and there were people from all parts of the UK and around the world. Everyone chatted and got on well as we waited until they opened the gates for the security checks at 4.  Once we got in we headed right for the front by the stage, to the left (hopefully in the area below where the violinist would play) We were just leaning on the fence by the Press area which meant that we got exactly the same view as the photographers when the musicians started.

The Warm Up

The first event, the “warm up event” started at 5.30 and featured a folk/rock band, Bellowhead, who were great fun. Then it was Teatro, four musical theatre professionals who are all very good looking and have recorded songs from the shows. An Abba tribute band were next, Bjorn Again and it was really a party mood. The first part was compered by the popular tenor, Aled Jones, who was a child star with the theme from The Snowman “Walking in the Air”  (He didn’t sing.)

Part One of the main event

There was a break of about an hour before the early part of the evening proceedings began at 7.30.  Hyde Park was packed by then and there was an amazing atmosphere. We were all chatting together. I was standing next to an Aled Jones fan who turned out to be one of the moderators on Classical X and we had been joking in the Forum that we would look out for each other !!!!! On the other side there was a Jose Carreras fan who had arrive at the park in the morning for the rehearsal. She had arrived at 9.00 am when David was just finishing.

The BBC had been televising a competition where celebrities had learned how to conduct an orchestra and the winner of “Maestro” was due to guide the BBC Concert Orchestra through Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance March No 4” and then conduct Lesley Garrett in two operatic pieces. Sue Perkins, an actress who was the popular winner, was excellent and this was a perfect start to the evening.

David

When Lesley and Sue left the stage, it was time for David. The audience were in a marvellous mood. Sue’s conducting had been very emotional and the crowd were really lively and supportive.

David smiled beautifully as he arrived on stage. We were so close. It was almost as though he had seen us and smiled. (We can dream) He was very clearly so happy to be having the attention of so many people and with an orchestra too. 

He played “Czardas” by Monti. I have heard him play this several times before (at the Barbican in February for an encore – excellent with an orchestra) but this was extra special.  The video of the Nokia Last Night of the Proms (2002) was great but he has matured and developed as a performer since then and he positively sparkled.  You can tell from the photos how happy and in his element he was. This was David, the sorcerer, captivating everyone.  The audience gave him a tremendous reception.

Then Jose Carreras appeared, singing “Passione” by Valente and “Chitarra Romana” by Di Lazaro.  It was a real privilege to see this great figure live and enjoying singing to such an enormous crowd.  After more from the orchestra and another song from Lesley Garrett, it was time for David to return.

He chose “Zigeunerweisen” by Pablo de Sarasate as his second piece. This is pure classical and incredibly difficult. Sir Terry Wogan introduced David again, saying that he first performed this piece when he was only 11 and it had held a special place in David’s heart since then.  David has spoken about how this music has been so important to him on various occasions and you could tell how much the whole evening meant to him.

I have never heard David play with such verve and emotion. This was the absolute perfect performance. The orchestra matched his excellence and we all knew we had heard something extremely special. This was a life changing event and we were incredibly privilege to share it. Several of my friends had listened on the radio and they commented that they could tell even without seeing him.

Everyone who heard and saw David on Saturday must have recognised immediately that he is the most talented, charismatic and outstanding violinist of our time. This is a genius, a virtuoso at work.

On his way off stage he grabbed the microphone. There was nervousness around him as it was clear he was not supposed to have done that. But he was determined and he told us all how much he had enjoyed it and how special it was. We had realised already but it was super that he showed such respect for the crowd and had spoken to us with such warmth. He stole all 40,000 hearts.

The Rest of the Evening

Yes, there was another performance by Jose Carreras. Yes, there was a live link up for the Last Night of the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Chorus, the traditional music and all the ceremony.

But for me, nothing else but David’s glittering performances will live in my mind.

Thank you, David.  Please come back next year.

Tabitha.

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