V is for: Vacuum cleaner, Vim, varicose veins, vigil, video, velcro, vitamins and....Venice, where we celebrated our (belated) 50th birthdays, some six years ago. Here are just a few of the wonderful memories we brought back with us.
Venetian-themed music? I've been completely at a loss as to what to choose. Until a minute ago, when by one of those happy co-incidences I stumbled across a recording of Giovanni Gabrieli's In Ecclesiis. Cue hazy memories of singing in this one for a combined schools' concert more years ago than I care to think. I've also clearer memories of food fights in the dining hall before the performance. (It being one of those occasions when combined our musical resources with those of a nearby boy's public school). Isn't it strange how you can go from the sublime to the ridiculous in just a few lines? From Venice to flying mashed potato and squashed peas. The mind is a strange beast indeed.
I often listen to "Venetian Carnival" by Ronald Binge with my primary school music classes. You may recogise the theme as "My hat, it has three corners". To me it is the perfect musical depiction of an exciting carnival adventure.
ReplyDeleteI often listen to "Venetian Carnival" by Ronald Binge with my primary school music classes. You may recogise the theme as "My hat, it has three corners". To me it is the perfect musical depiction of an exciting carnival adventure.
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestion. Thanks, Kirsten. I think I know the one you mean. Must have a listen.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what happened there?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to go for a special celebration of birthdays (even if it took a few years to get there after the fact)
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