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Latest sketchbook drawing of the Lakeland Sinfonia concert flowers - working fast before they faded. Start Christmas with our next concert, a candlelit one in Kendal Parish Church, with Royal Northern Sinfonia, Dec. 7th, 7.30pm, tickets from lakeland sinfonia.org.uk
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The Orton Market Hall last night staged a performance from Peter Hudler, a versatile cello player who is touring a mix of music called Cello on Fire. Whilst there weren't any literal flames, it was a brave feast of music from a number of different culture…lnkd.in/ehFf3nGs
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Sketching in and around Blackwell Arts and Crafts house, Windermere on a very misty day. No views from the house over the lake today, but plenty to look at inside the house, from panelled passages to window latches. The current exhibition consists of mas…lnkd.in/dH6FRUQ4
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Sharing this short piece posted by Steve Rosenberg, Russian editor for BBC news. lnkd.in/e9ic66XZ

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Lunesdale Hall the town hall in Kirkby Lonsdale has lots of intriguing and frustrating architectural detail. A chilly place to sketch perched on a wall beside the steps. I warmed up in the inside cafe tea and mince pie later. The town was full of visitors…lnkd.in/ejGPyq_x
Watercolour of delphiniums, roses, daisies and other flowers and foliage. I feel lucky when one of the beautiful concert platform floral arrangements comes my way, but I feel that I have to paint the flowers before they fade - a pleasurable task. This is…lnkd.in/eZarry7G
Three views of the same sketch as it progressed - Brockhole, The National Park visitor centre in the Lake District. It was a cold day to be sitting outside sketching, so eventually I had to go indoors. When I started the sketch I had intended to draw the…lnkd.in/exN8RizM
Pam Grant retweeted
All the academic hand-wringing about classical music and privilege. All the imported American (ironic) guff about cultural imperialism. Spare me it. ENO emerged out of two companies that were formed explicitly for the working classes.
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Beethoven's Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56, known as the Triple Concerto, is the only concerto Beethoven completed for more than one solo instrument. Listen to this version and join us for The @MithrasTrio next Sunday 13 November. buff.ly/3DKa5eu
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Thank you to everyone who has bought tickets for our new season of classical music concerts. The support of loyal audiences help us to attract major orchestras, professional conductors and talented soloists to the South Lakes. Experience top quality, live…lnkd.in/ehxwpmsa
Make a note of the October 8th date for the first concert in our new series of classical concerts. Check the Lakeland Sinfonia website for details of the whole programme, and to book. A quick feedback email or even a concert review via our audience survey…lnkd.in/ePTSf_AR
The Fish Pass at Beetham Flour Mill, a fascinating survivor of industrial heritage on the River Bela. The fish pass built in 1990 allows salmon to swim upstream to spawn, and by-pass a high weir in the river which provided the water-power for the mill. Si…lnkd.in/e4ZbWtkj
Join us as a Member If you have been a Member of Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society in the past, you should have received an email through our new WebCollect system with a link and advice on how to join for the coming year. For just £10, membership means t…lnkd.in/e5avbWEF
Latest sketchbook drawing is of Maryport Harbour, the first in my new sketchbook. The lighthouse thought to be the oldest cast iron building in Britain, is a listed building and dates from around 1846. Thanks to South Cumbria Urban Sketchers for arranging…lnkd.in/ekZhh2Z6

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