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2009: an eclectic beginning

A very belated first post of the year! Already 2009 is a 'good gig year' at least compared to 2008's gig schedule. A novel experience to kick things off in style. The Wales Millennium Centre , as well as hosting the Welsh National Opera and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, have provided a stage - the Tesco stage - in their foyer for smaller, more informal concerts which are available for free. Last Saturday 24th, M and I ventured to the Tesco stage to see solo pianist Richard Lewis. His recital, which at 1 hour was pleasantly longer than I'd anticipated, included: Chopin (Etude in E Major; 2 Nocturnes; Grande Waltz in A Flat Major), Debussy ('clair de lune' from Suite Bergamasque, plus another Debussy piece) and finished with Beethoven's Piano Sonata No.23 in F minor Op.57, better known as the Appassionata. An excellent early evening show, and Mr Lewis certainly drew a crowd from those arriving for the 2 performances that evening. I really like the conc