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A hot year for Proms at St Jude’s

of Figaro, and then the Suburb’s Proms events for under 5-year Other sessions by authors INNOVATION
own Grace Davidson singing olds to get a taste of close-up who were a little less well-known Not letting the grass grow under
Vivaldi and Handel with the live music and participation; a turned out, as often is the case, its feet, Proms is always trying
Academy of Ancient Music, family concert for primary school to be at least as fascinating. something new. This year, there
were all exhilarating to listen to, children, where they could Radio Three breakfast presenter was pizza before the concert on
with the clarity and purity of dress up in animal face masks Clemency Burton-Hill explained the last Saturday and stand-up
their renditions. and listen to Carnival of the how she had chosen the 366 comedy to follow. That it was
VARIETY Animals; a Fantastic Fanfares pieces of music contained in described as ‘late-night’ comedy
MICHAEL ELEFTHERIADES
Jacqui Dankworth and Counter- competition for 14-18 year old her book Year of Wonder, and was called into question by MC
poise entertained with a great budding composers; and a spoken played some extracts from the Jim Daly – but he accepted that
evening of jazz, singing and word competition, supported complementary Spotify playlist. finishing by 11.15pm was indeed
playing arrangements by pianist by Proms principal sponsor, Former Times editor Simon past the Ovaltine hour in this
Iain Farrington that were lively Investec, open to young people Jenkins used a slideshow to take part of the world.
and original. Charles Court Opera from schools in East London us on a whistle-stop tour around CHARITY
offered a well-produced HMS working with one of Proms’ his 100 favourite railway stations, Central to Proms is its raising of
Pinafore, and the Septura Brass target charities, Toynbee Hall. and journalist Viv Groskop set funds for good causes. Speakers
Septet showed how well-known Theo Gill, 17, won the fanfare out how her surname had led to for the two beneficiary charities,
pieces could be successful when prize, presented by Robert Max, her fascination with Russia and Toynbee Hall and the North
Proms founder, Susie Gregson at the scored for trumpet, trombone and had the privilege of hearing its literature. Lynne Truss shook London Hospice, set out to
Last Night of the Proms
and tuba. his winning entry played – off her reputation for grammatical audiences over the course of the
What an outstanding season! Not As always, the Last Night twice – by the Covent Garden stringency and amused audiences festival how their support would evening, adding to the sums that
only did the sun shine through- went down a storm, with flag- Chamber Orchestra on Proms’ with her comic detective novel take effect – from instilling self- Proms will be able to contribute.
out the Proms at St Jude’s 2018 waving and hearty audience Last Night. set in Brighton in 1957. esteem in previously withdrawn “Our cautious Treasurer estimates
festival, but there was also a participation singing Land of Nicole Barrios, Henoc All this took place around teenagers to providing solace that it will be at least £45,000 this
spirit of success and enjoyment Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia Lingomba and Volkan O’Grady the most congenial LitFest café and comfort to individuals at year,” said Proms founder Susie
that was hard to beat. and Jerusalem. Soloist Grace were chosen by a panel of stocked with homemade goodies the end of their life and their Gregson. “Our thanks go to our
MEMORABLE Durham – a former St Jude’s judges from Investec, Toynbee supplied by Proms volunteers. families and friends. sponsors, advertisers, Friends and
There were many memorable chorister – ably led the revels Hall and Proms at St Jude’s as Sitting in the shade of the trees On two occasions, generous to you, the audience, for making
moments. The Kanneh-Mason alongside conductor Robert winners of the spoken word in the Henrietta Barnett School donors doubled the cash collected this possible.”
Trio – comprising the Royal Max, whose son Noah had competition, and read out their yard, sipping a cup of tea and in buckets at exits at the end of the RON FINLAY
Wedding performer Sheku on taken the baton at the opening winning entries in front of a nibbling a Florentine while
cello, sister Isata on piano and lunchtime concert of the Proms audience of 500 at the musing over the pages of the
brother Braimah on violin – festival a week earlier. Kanneh-Mason Trio concert. new paperback just purchased
playing not only to a packed LUNCHTIME “Our aim was to offer from West End Lane Books and MICHAEL ELEFTHERIADES
church but also to a picnicking Something that makes Proms something for each age group signed by the author was indeed
crowd of 250 on Central Square. special is its running of free and to ensure work of quality a luxurious experience.
Dame Henrietta Barnett would lunchtime concerts – made and character, hoping that the EXERCISE
surely have been delighted to possible through the generous children and young people’s But Proms at St Jude’s is not all
see the centrepiece of her support of the Hampstead Garden experiences could be something about sitting down. Enthusiasts
garden suburb creation used so Suburb Residents Association. lasting and meaningful,” said were able to delight in as many
productively and with so much These provide a platform for Michelle Groves, Proms Trustee. as nine Heritage walks this year
entertainment. young, up-and-coming stars “In an age when children see so – all under sunny skies – led by
The Aurora Orchestra, who and wonderful entertainment much of the world through a individual volunteer guides, whose Mike Freer MP and the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Reuben Thompstone
played Mozart’s Symphony No. for all ages. small screen, we hope that a commitment, awe-inspiring depth
40 from memory, astonished the Asagi Nakata gave a visit to Proms gave them ‘live’ of knowledge and enthusiasm
audience by creating a magical particularly impressive piano inspiration and an insight into were palpable.
‘surround-sound’ experience, when recital, and Milo Harper lived the world of musicians, music Walkers trod the streets of
they fanned out among the up to his name with the recital making and the delight of being Belsize Park uncovering ‘intrigue MICHAEL ELEFTHERIADES
aisles of the church to perform that he had been awarded an audience.” and spies’; visited Toynbee Hall
their encore. through winning the 2018 LITFEST to look at the work of philan-
The Simply Dylan concert led Camac Harp Competition. The Proms Literary Festival took thropists in the East End; and
to dancing in the aisles – something YOUNG PEOPLE place with seven events across surveyed the ‘revolutionary’
seen rarely in St Jude’s, but a Proms is increasingly developing the first weekend. The biggest modernist homes of Hampstead.
testament to the exuberance of its education offering. This year, audiences were for ITV political The other walks all took place
the music from John O’Connell the schools concert, inspired by editor, Robert Peston – interviewed in and around the Suburb and
and his band. art from the Impressionists’ by former Prime Ministerial Hampstead Heath, proving how
Sopranos ruled supreme this room at the National Gallery, spokesman Simon Lewis – and many hidden corners you can
year. Sky Ingram as the Countess involved about 300 children former National Theatre Director, discover in your own area
and Aoife Miskelly as Susanna from 10 local schools. Alongside Nick Hytner, interviewed by however long you may have
in Nevill Holt Opera’s Marriage this, Proms ran two Teeny journalist Nicolette Jones. lived here. The sun sets on another successful Proms – cheers!

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