Photos of the Gala

 

Silvia looking emotional on the fifth standing ovation 




This woman needed to be seen to believed

I was in the stalls at the back near the first light 


39 comments:

  1. I can almost hear the castanets and voices. I bet you can still hear them! What a fabulous time you had. xx

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    1. The castanets were absolutely stunning, she stood her ground again Ed a full orchestra

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  2. Oh that looks so perfect John x 🌹 🎶 💃

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  3. Looks wonderful. Full of passion.

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  4. Can't compare but I recently enjoyed a birthday party---Spanish restaurant with Spanish guitarists and flamenco dancers for entertainment---it was a delight, such beauty and energy. Your concert looks fabulous, I hope you can plan another visit to see them someday.

    lizzy

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    1. I want to see their Xmas concert 2025

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    2. Anonymous9:22 pm

      But that is 18 months!! So long!

      Ceci

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    3. Buy tickets now!

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  5. It looks wonderful. I think Spanish women in their flamenco outfits appear so elegant. So pleased you made the trip and it went to well.

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  6. Anonymous10:41 pm

    Wow! - Jackie

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  7. Barbara Anne11:25 pm

    Glorious! Hope you can see them at Christmas time! Happy memories to you and sweet dreams!

    Hugs!

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  8. Funny none of the photos are coming through today but I can sense you have a splendid time. Good for you !

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  9. Loved the 4th photo, the gentleman giving it his all. Sounds like a great trip, John. Madrid looks sounds like a lovely place.

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  10. This sounds like a one-of-a-kind fantastic live performance. In the audience, watching the best of the best has to be a wonderful experience. .

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  11. Must have been some night.

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  12. Looks like an absolutely wonderful evening! Bravo, John dear!

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  13. The thing that I love about reading blogs is that I get glimpses of things that I would have known nothing about otherwise. Thanks for opening that door for me.

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  14. It looks amazing! I agree with Debby, that it's great to have a glimpse of these moments which I would not have seen.

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  15. Looks spectacular. Glad it went so well.

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  16. Your photo's capture the magic of the event. A fantastic opportunity for you to see it live.

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    1. Looks like you had a fab time even if Meanqueen did call you fat and not well on her blog.

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    2. What an immature trouble maker you are

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    3. Jane is a nasty troll. And a liar.

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    4. Lol you did call me overweight and unwell

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    5. But she is a troublemaker and is a saddo

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  17. What an altogether fabulous trip! Good Food, exciting music, people watching, new sights, and then, to cap it all off, a relaxing trip home in luxury! Oh, and sweet-smelling dogs to greet you!! What's not to like. I'm so jealous!

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    1. Put like that Virginia , I had a blast

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  18. Fabulous. Have fun!

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  19. Back of the stalls? Is that where the culture vultures hang out?

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    1. I had to grab one of the last tickets available

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  20. weaver9:16 am

    I think you will remember this trip for a long time to come - and the business class trip home would put the perfect finish on it for you. x

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  21. Looks like a very energetic performance!

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  22. Absolutely amazing, I bet you have just had the time of your life. xx

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  23. Anonymous8:45 pm

    Life is for enjoying.
    Beth (Gemma's person)

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