On a very wet and somewhat miserable night, I did with a little reluctance drive in from the Kaimais to attend the BOP Symphonia concert held at Baycourt on Saturday night.
Not being very knowledgeable with classical music and more to hear the worlitzer being played at the beginning of the show, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself transported back to my youth.
All the words of songs from East side story and My Fair Lady tumbled around in my head and I was tapping my feet with enjoyment.
The voice of soprano Anna Hawkins was breathtaking. It is a long time since I have enjoyed a night so much. Even the terrible weather was not enough to stop me singing in the car on my way home. We are very fortunate to have such wonderful talent as Amelia Taylor, violin soloist, and I for one will be attending more of these wonderful concerts.

Carol Gunn, Kaimai.