Another sell out tonight, thanks in part to the 25 Swiss students and their teacher who formed the bulk of the hardy souls who braved the weather. The forecast had said rain would move across the Midlands and possibly reach East Anglia by the evening, but we were still disappointed when it arrived. Thankfully the CD player held out, the rain didn't get too heavy and we didn't have to opt for the unrehearsed wet-weather option.
It's always nice when someone stops to say how much they enjoyed a performance. Tonight Margaret, one of the students, tells me about similar performances she's seen in Basle and how much more she enjoyed this one!
Sometime ago I adopted a policy of going up to people whose work I like and telling them. This isn't usual in a country handicapped by the famous British Reserve, but positive feedback is important, particularly for artists who are working hard to make a name for themselves. I wasn't looking for anything myself, but over the years it has led to a brief chat with the lovely Martha Wainwright, a couple of conversations with members of now sadly defunct (I can't take the blame for that) Canadian female rock group The Organ and a friendship and opportunity to work with multi-talented singer Piney Gir.
What could happen if you told someone how much you like their work?
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