Elissar Plays Violin by phil_howcroft

Elissar Plays Violin

We went to the University Hall again at Nottingham Trent University today.

On Monday evening we went to a gospel celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. day.

This afternoon (Wednesday) we went to a free lunchtime concert. The lunchtime concerts give students from the University the chance to play on front of a live audience.

This is Elissa playing - Meditation from Thais for Violin (accompanied by piano) by Jules Massenet

I'm not a classical music / opera aficionado but I did recognise the tune !

Shoot on my little Sony RX100VII , I had to crop the right hand side of the frame to remove a dominant music stand !
I love the Massenet! It soars, it sings, it is poignant and full of beauty. Always a treat to hear. Nice shot.
January 22nd, 2025  
@casablanca thanks Casa' the Uni runs free lunchtime concerts every 2 weeks in term time , a free concert and free travel with my bus pass !!!
January 22nd, 2025  
Nice shot
January 22nd, 2025  
There are sometimes free recitals in the chapter house at Lincoln Cathedral. I suppose if it’s something you don’t like, if you haven’t paid, it’s not so bad. I’m sure it was enjoyable & you got a lovely portrait.
January 22nd, 2025  
Lovely portrait Phil and a wonderful way to spend time
January 22nd, 2025  
@carole_sandford a very eclectic mix Carole Mozart, Massenet, Lloyd Webber and Christine Aguilera
January 22nd, 2025  
@zilli thanks zilli
January 22nd, 2025  
Lovely piece of music and you have caught that wonderful concentration of dedicated musicians
January 23rd, 2025  
Such a lovely capture
January 23rd, 2025  
Very nice portrait of this intent musician.
January 23rd, 2025  
Splendid capture of the violinist!
January 23rd, 2025  
nice
January 23rd, 2025  
A beautiful portrait!
January 23rd, 2025  
You've captured her well, love the concentrated look in her eyes.
January 23rd, 2025  
Lovely shot, such concentration
January 23rd, 2025  
What a lovely image of Elissa, giving it her all.
January 23rd, 2025  
Wonderful shot mid-playing
January 23rd, 2025  
A lovely portrait with concentration
January 23rd, 2025  
Amazing close up shot. Very sharp and focused. Being present at a concert is so very different than watching something like this on tv. Even the sound of the music is more special. The young lady looks very talented. I'm sure she will love this picture.
January 23rd, 2025  
Beautiful capture and fabulous narrative… I bet it was gorgeous
January 23rd, 2025  
Such wonderful concentration! Such a beautiful portrait.
January 23rd, 2025  
Great capture. It must have sounded beautiful
January 24th, 2025  
Lovely shot. Meditation from Thais is an amazing piece. I first heard it when my stepmom (2nd chair violinist w/Columbus Symphony) played it at my stepsister's wedding, while recovering from lymph node cancer. It was played at my stepmom's memorial service when she passed away, at my dad's when he passed away back in 2017, and I have it set to be played at my service when I die as well. An amazing piece.
January 24th, 2025  
@ggshearron Glover thank you for sharing your story and family history , much appreciated
January 24th, 2025  
We can see the focus of the musician. Excellent capture!
January 25th, 2025  
Thank you for the follow, Phil. I am returning the favor.

I was surprised to read in your commentary about a gospel celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. in Great Britain. I had no idea that he had an influence across the pond.
January 27th, 2025  
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