Another Rydal week has come and gone – far too quickly! – and once again, the weather played a significant part.  We had some rain nearly every day, but most of it fell during the morning rehearsals, leaving enough gaps in the clouds to allow outdoor activities in the afternoons.*…

What a brilliant week that was!  The weather started off well, descended into wintry gloom by mid-week, but recovered itself by Thursday evening to give us one of the best final days in years.  The music was just as varied, and we made full use of our newly enlarged brass…