Entertainment-wise, I've had a great week. And not just because of John Sergeant's disproportionately high profile departure from Strictly Come Dancing, although that was entertaining, to say the least.
This week's music-fest started on Saturday when I braved rain, wind and rail replacement buses to get to Birmingham to see Kanye West.
It was SO worth it. I've always quite liked Mr West (as he was frequently referred to throughout the show - quite a formal guy, apparently) but I wasn't really sure what to expect. I liked his Graduation album, and Gold Digger made me laugh... and I LOVED his contribution to Estelle's American Boy. But a whole concert?
It was unbelievable. As the electronic intro to 'Stronger' faded into the opening bars of 'Good Morning' and the man himself became visible against a futuristic, spacey set, the crowd went crazy. And stayed crazy. For two hours. Mr West certainly made sure we got our money's worth, as he tore through hit after hit, from Touch the Sky to Homecoming. Highly recommended.
Last night I found the perfect winter warmer in the form of The Four Seasons by Candlelight at the Philharmonic Hall. Performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in - get this! - full period costume, the concert of 18th century and Baroque classics was nothing short of breathtaking.
As we settled down to enjoy a candlelit set packed with classic pieces including Bach's Air on the G String, Pachelbel's Canon and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, it really was like going back in time. Crispian Steele-Perkins and Tom Rainer gave invigorating and humorous trumpet performances, and spectacular violinist David Juritz had the audience cheering for more.
If you get the chance to catch the Mozart Festival Orchestra they are definitely worth a watch, I can't wait to see them again.
Now tonight I'm off to see Mamma Mia for the fifth and final time before it closes after a whopping FIVE months in UK cinemas... My my, how can you resist it...?
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