Turandot

It's the dress rehearsal for the WNO production of Turandot tonight - the chorus master seems pleased with our singing.  The real thing starts on Saturday at the Millenium Centre.  One of the downsides of performing is that we don't get to see (or even hear) the rest of the opera.  Shame, as I was looking forward to Nessun Dorma.

Busking today

Had a great time busking today - have a look at the Youtube video:

Support from Kakapo fans

Since Sirocco the Kakapo spokesbird commented about me and my blog on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/siroccokakapo) I've had loads of people visiting my site from all over the world, including countries such as Taiwan and Japan.  Thanks for the interest and for the nice comments which have spurred me on to go busking today (Saturday).  I'll be in Working Street, Cardiff before lunchtime.

British Heart Foundation 50th anniversary concert - St David's Hall, Cardiff

Yesterday evening I took part in a huge concert celebrating the music from the theatre, and I sang as part of Fagin's gang in "Got To Pick a pocket or two", from Oliver!  Steve Evans did a great job as Fagin.  The headline act was Wynne Evans, the opera singer known to millions as Gio Compario from the Go Compare TV ads.  He remembered me from when we toured together last year with the WNO, which was nice of him.  The concert was well attended, and I hope BHF made lots of money.

Me with Wynne Evans at St David's Hall

South Glamorgan Festival for Young Musicians

My Silver Medal

I took part in the Intermediate Voice competition this morning - a 9.30 start - far too early for me on a Sunday!  I sang Voi Che Sapete, and came 2nd to a very good performance from Lucy Rees, who sang Handel's Where'er You Walk.  Very classy.  The adjudicator, Bryan Husband, gave us all some useful advice.  I hope to improve for next year.