Dear Friends,
After some eight months since we last had contact, and everything was eventually shut down, a light is glowing ate the end of the tunnel ! As most of you will realize, the majority of concerts take place in church buildings, and it was not until end of July/beginning of August that these became available again for worship, albeit with certain constraints. I.e. Social distancing was required, no hymns or liturgical music to be sung, hand sanitising available, and maybe masks worn depending upon current government restrictions and track & trace in operation. Eventually, church buildings could be used for certain instrumental performances ( note: not singing) and perhaps a lecture. With this information in mind I have contacted 5 of regular Master Musicians venues and they are willing to discuss starting up a series of recitals each, certainly beginning before the end of the year.
However, there is a major stumbling block to overcome. I am not permitted to act as an hotel and accommodate the artists. I could let them use my house and camp in the garden, such is the law at present, but I fear gardens aren’t allowed and it’ll have to be in the car on the front street! However, there is a strong chance, as we know, that everything will be turned on its head by the end of the day by Mr. Hancock, and I’ll be in charge of my property again. Or somebody reading this will have a bright idea that is within the law. Meanwhile I need to obtain the services of a few of the myriad of pianists I have on my books that are not on lockdown, and who are down to their last crust.
So folks…… Watch this space. I shall be working my fingers to the bone to get a comprehensive programme together ere long.
Regards,
Ernie (earnest.scott1940@gmail.com)
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J.S.
