Attended a concert in the cathedral this evening in honour of Holst's 150th birthday. Holst is actually buried in the north transept of the cathedral, with a very understated tombstone.
Mars from the Planets Suite was exquisite and Elgar's Enigma Variations' Nimrod had me quite tearful - it was my Dad's favourite piece. I am truly a classical music Philistine but know what I like from top 20 of The Nation's Favs.
We sat right alongside rotating Mars by Luke Jerrams- the motor was very audible during quiet parts of the concert.
