The opera was fantastic. I've no idea why it isn't performed more often. And the lead soprano was wonderful (although apparently suffering from "vocal fatigue" bless her). There was no sign of vocal fatigue though when, at the end, she was "consumed by paroxysms of grief and died in convulsions".
A walk around Regent's Park in the winter sunshine was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning but the Design Museum in the afternoon was disappointing. Its really badly run which one could forgive more if they didn't charge an £8.50 entrance fee. Then a quiet night in the hotel before the funeral at 1200 today. Spoke to my mum yesterday (they came up to London last night) and she doesn't think my aunt will be well enough to attend after all. But no decision will be taken until this morning. Back to Manchester this evening and I'll let you know how it all went. That's all. J x
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