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Suburb Proms equal their record
“Stand by for ecstasy in Hampstead
Garden Suburb!” These were the
words of BBC Radio 3 presenter, SYLVIA COURY
Georgia Mann, as she prepared MICHAEL ELEFTHERIADES
listeners for the broadcast of a
Proms at St Jude’s concert in
June. And how right she was!
That particular concert,
featuring Jack Liebeck on violin
and Katya Apekisheva on piano,
was reviewed by the Evening
Standard as “passionate, pensive
and atmospheric”. But the
audiences each day had good
reason to be ecstatic about
other events too.
At the opening LitFest week-
end, many talks played to full
houses. Political commentator
Steve Richards wowed the Orchestra conducted by Suburb given them a chance to practise School Prom Teeny Prom
audience not only with his resident Robert Max, and the in various workshops. It was
trenchant analysis of the state opening concert performance wonderful to watch such
of British politics, but also with of Così fan Tutte performed by enthusiastic performances. DAVID WHITE
his brilliant impressions of Tony Nevill Holt Opera and Royal Winner of Proms Fanfare
Blair, David Cameron and Boris Northern Sinfonia, supported by Competition for students was
Johnson, to name but three. principal sponsor Argent Related. Michelle Mubiru of Mount
Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger The sun shone brightly on House School, who heard her
pulled a big crowd, and so too did the last Saturday, bringing a real winning piece played on Proms’
Bart van Es, talking movingly festive atmosphere as the audience Last Night. Judges said she had
about the experiences of the came to eat pizza on Central truly captured the character
eponymous star of his Costa Square, washed down with and essence of a fanfare.
prize winning memoir, The Cut Pimm’s. Liza Pulman followed Thanks to the support of
Out Girl. Suburb born Simon in concert with her tribute to the HGS Residents Association,
Lewis again displayed his Barbra Streisand, and hardy Proms was able to put on a great
talents as an interviewer, this festival goers then went on to series of free lunchtime concerts.
year quizzing his former Oxford hear the late-night stand-up. Violinist Sophie Rosa and pianist
tutor, Vernon Bogdanor, on his Athena Kugblenu, a local from Sholto Kynoch particularly
book Beyond Brexit. East Finchley, won much applause, impressed with their programme
The young star pianist, as did Scottish newcomer, of Spanish music, as did prize-
Isata Kanneh-Mason, generated Eleanor Morton. winning pianist Chiyan Wong
another ‘wow’ as soloist for Part of Proms’ mission is to playing Liszt.
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No bring live classical music to Lovers of fresh air and
3 with the Fantasia Orchestra, younger audiences. At the exercise are never disappointed Charles Paget Wade walk led by Paul Capewell of the HGS Trust
masterfully conducted by Tom youngest end of the scale, the with Proms Heritage Walks, and
Fetherstonhaugh. two Teeny Prom events for virtually all were sold out. Paul
Proms’ ability to attract top babies and toddlers, supported Capewell of the HGS Trust was SYLVIA COURY
talent shone throughout the by the DaCapo Music Foundation, especially informative about
week. One fan on Twitter were highly successful, with the Wonderful World of Charles
described hearing Arvo Pärt’s under-fives singing and playing Paget Wade as he took walkers
Fratres by violinist Fenella with musical instruments. around the Suburb buildings
Humphreys and the Covent Slightly older children really Wade had designed.
Garden Sinfonia as, “something enjoyed the Junk Orchestra, All of these events raised
I’ll never forget – hairs still standing giving them a chance to make money for Proms’ two target
on end tbh”. Charismatic guitarist music from recycled products, and charities, North London Hospice
Miloš impressed with his charm to attend the Journey through and Toynbee Hall. Thanks to the
as much as his repertoire. And Space, presented by the BBC support of ticket buyers, sponsors,
the superb King’s Singers made Elstree Band, conducted by advertisers, donors and Friends,
spines tingle as their work Noah Max. On the final Sunday Proms has managed to donate a
resonated, thanks in part to St afternoon, the Magnard Ensemble whopping £60,000 this year, up
Jude’s excellent acoustic. was magnificent with its concert from £55,000 in 2018.
The Gershwin evening, bringing music to life for every- The festival will back in
presented by the Julian Bliss one from five years old upwards. 2020, running from 27 June to
Septet, was fully sold out, as Proms also brought 11 local 5 July. Put the dates in your
was the Last Night with the schools together for a big school diary now! Suburb born Simon Lewis (left)
interviews Vernon Bogdanor, on his
North London Symphony concert one afternoon, having RON FINLAY book Beyond Brexit
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