Canadian Gardening: What's happening in your neck of the woods..with friends!, 1 by ViolaAnn

ViolaAnn wrote:
Good morning.

Absolutely glorious day here in Ottawa. I hope it's lovely where you are.

Today is the day of my last official concert with the Ottawa Symphony. I'm retiring after 40 seasons (though I'm hoping to find a way back for just ONE concert next year which has a work I REALLY want to play).

Tonight's concert is with the Ottawa Choral Society and the major work is Prokofiev's, Alexander Nevsky which is a wonderful work. Third time I've played it; so not too difficult. We're also doing an obscure work by a Russian composer, Shchedrin - Naughty Limericks. Quite a fun piece, actually. A bit jazzy and funny.

Last night I was given this lovely bouquet of flowers marking retirement. And we'll have a party after the concert at a friend's house.

Have a great day.
Ann