A last-minute decision whilst sitting up in bed having our morning cup of tea last Saturday, saw Anne and me at the Opera House that afternoon for a Concert for Peace, performed by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.  The program included pieces by Arvo Part, Eric Whitacre, Morten Laurisden and, for me most importantly, the Five Negro Spirituals from Michael Tippet’s A Child of our Time, and Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man.  It was a great program, and the music was performed competently and sensitively.  The last two pieces were especially moving.

Among the audience were a number of MWC members and spouses:  I spotted Naomi Roseth, Judy Williams, Jane Cameron, Cindy and Harvey Broadbent, Julie and Roger Dawson and Anne Scollen.  Maybe there were others there too.  Almost enough of us set up a separate choir within the audience!