Fiona's holiday concert

[pegkerr]

Tonight, Fiona dressed in unfamiliar plumage, including such strange and exotic things as nylons (!) and high heels (!) for her high school holiday concert.






Many high schools hold their holiday concerts in their school auditoriums. Pah, we sneer at your pitiful auditoriums. This is where Fiona's high school holiday concert was held tonight, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis:

Basilica of St. Mary

The concert was awesome, worthy of the fabulous place and acoustics. Six choirs, orchestra, wind ensemble, a feast of musical delights. More sacred music than I expected, really, given that it is a public high school. Alas, Rob stayed home to nurse the feverish Miss Delia. They truly missed a treat. Fiona reports that she made it most of the way through her pieces unscathed (playing second violin), "except that really tricky part of the Hallelujah Chorus where the sopranos go crazy."

Comments

[theresamd.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful performance space.

And oh my God, Fiona's gorgeous. I think this often, but never say it: I've been reading your lj for years, and I really appreciate your sharing of your life and family with us. Watching your children grow up and sharing a piece of your own journey is a joy and privilege. Thanks you, and have a blessed and merry Christmas.

[kijjohnson.livejournal.com]

I see she got your lovely hair. I like it pulled back like that.

She's turning into a grownup!

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

She's turning into a grownup!

I've been told they do that.

[maribou]

What a beautiful church. Glad it was a good concert. I love those.

[haniaw.livejournal.com]

Fiona looks so beautiful. And what an inspirational venue - wow!

[cakmpls.livejournal.com]

R was one of those sopranos going crazy. She's in the Donne Voce choir. Wasn't that concert fabulous? I was very impressed.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

I was too! It was just wonderful.

[aome.livejournal.com]

What a gorgeous cathedral. Wow. Fiona looks so elegant, too - I really like how her hair is twisted into more than a simple ponytail.

[archmage45.livejournal.com]

I am so jealous! That is a fabulous venue, and way better then my schools auditorium.

[roadnotes.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful young woman, and what a space for a concert.

[dreamflower]

Your Fiona is a gorgeous young lady. She actually reminds me a great deal of my niece in her appearance, with that lovely dark hair, and her fine-boned face.
I hope she knows how lovely she is.

Oh, and that basilica is marvelous--I can just imagine the acoustics!

[bohemianspirit.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that Delia is still sick, and that she and Rob had to miss the concert, but I'm happy to hear that it went well for Fiona and that she at least had you there to attend. The Basilica is, indeed, a gorgeous place, and she's lucky to be able to perform in it!

such strange and exotic things as nylons (!) and high heels (!)

They're strange and exotic to some of us adults, too. ;-) I haven't worn pantyhose or high heels since I was about 21. I hates 'em, I does. Fortunately, I rarely need to dress up, and when I do, ankle-length skirts or dress pants fill the bill.