Half way through the musical marathon

LAST NIGHT's concert of Pärt's Kanon Pokajanen (Canon of repentance) was great. Sure there were a couple of little glitches but it flowed really well and I think the audience was mesmerised. P & D certainly seemed to enjoy it. Pärt writes in a musical language unlike any other and all his own. On the page it looks fairly easy, but putting it all together and making something wonderful out of it takes a lot of hard work.

I feel now that I can relax. After last night today's St Matthew Passion feels like a doddle. At least we get breaks today, last night was straight through. Tat should arrive soon and we'll set off for the German church where we're called for 12.30. Marco's handling of Thursday's rehearsal has soured a few people about today, but I'm still pretty keen. It is, after all, terrific music.