They lift the spirits and provide inspiration and motivation for difficult times.
Art really is extremely import to communities.
Here in Ulverston we are very fortunate to get regular visits from top rate performers.
An example is the Manchester Camarata which I regularly review.
Their last concert in the Coro is still with me now. Seeing and hearing a group of people that put everything they've got into a quality performance for its audience is inspiring.
They are returning with a performance of something in the classical music world that is very special:
Berg's Violin Concerto
Here at the Coro on March 24th at 7:30
By contrast my visit last night to the Preston Guild Hall was a big disappointment.
They were performing Brahm's German Requiema work that has thrilled me many times in the past with its deep emotion.
It depends heavily on a good choir.
We were totally let down.
As I listened to it I reflected on how lucky I was to live in Ulverston for at least two reasons:
- That the Manchester Camerata visited us with their top rate musicians
- That we had a Flag Festival coming up where our Ulverston Flag Group will put on a performance of such quality that it will impress the art experts from all over the UK that are visiting us for the 10th Anniversary of Print Fest on Friday April 29th
Join us in demonstrating that we are a community of top performers that know how to put on a beautiful show that draws people from all over the country. There is work of all kinds for those that want to get involved - gd at tygh.co.uk
We already have one festival were so many of us demonstrate this spirit :
The Lantern Festival where quality and inspiration abound.
Now we have another tradition to continue :
Flag Fortnight
6 comments:
Fantastic video Geoff.
Love it and the music cheer up time.
JAK
A joy to see a group that works for the fun of it.
The I/we know best days are doomed.
Share is the new way to achieve.
Motivation is boosted by responsibility,praise, recognition.
Come on Yellow House open your door and you will become infected.
Please explain why "art is extremely important to communities". To some of the community - yes. To all of the community - no.
Thanks Frank,
I would define art very broadly:
"the expression of human creative skill and imagination"
"works appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power"
"produced by skill and imagination"
"products of human creativity and social life"
"the chief or only aim of a work of art is the self-expression of the individual"
One of the most popular forms would be the art of a footballer such as George Best in his prime.
Look at the appeal of "Strictly Come Dancing"
The impact of Fashion on what people wear.
Why people want an iphone.
Popular songs and pop groups.
Celebrities of all kinds(?)
Being part of an identifiable group: Teddy Boys, Hell's Angels.
The appearance of Ulverston's County Square.
The Dome - architecture in general.
Communities everywhere, I would argue, place a lot of emphasis in being involved in 'art' in one form or another.
It gives one a sense of identity, a sense of being special and different from everyone else:
Take our Lantern Procession
take Hartley's beer.
. . . . . .
Is there anything devoid of 'art' that is desirable?
Even food needs to taste attractive and not simply be nutritious.
Housing quickly becomes more than a roof over ones head.
Anything that is not essential but appeals to one of our emotions .
Thanks Frank,
I would define art very broadly:
"the expression of human creative skill and imagination"
"works appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power"
"produced by skill and imagination"
"products of human creativity and social life"
"the chief or only aim of a work of art is the self-expression of the individual"
One of the most popular forms would be the art of a footballer such as George Best in his prime.
Look at the appeal of "Strictly Come Dancing"
The impact of Fashion on what people wear.
Why people want an iphone.
Popular songs and pop groups.
Celebrities of all kinds(?)
Being part of an identifiable group: Teddy Boys, Hell's Angels.
The appearance of Ulverston's County Square.
The Dome - architecture in general.
Communities everywhere, I would argue, place a lot of emphasis in being involved in 'art' in one form or another.
It gives one a sense of identity, a sense of being special and different from everyone else:
Take our Lantern Procession
take Hartley's beer.
. . . . . .
Is there anything devoid of 'art' that is desirable?
Even food needs to taste attractive and not simply be nutritious.
Housing quickly becomes more than a roof over ones head.
Anything that is not essential but appeals to one of our emotions .
Mum always said try to look on the bright side and attract the light to you. Look on the bleak side and you attract bleakness.
The Gill is at the heart of Ulverston and it is in good shape. Pray the rest of the body recovers before May.
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