A feast for the senses

my week ending 7 June

  Rapturous applause greeted the end of the dramatic production of Carmen by Exeter Opera Group.  Iryna mesmerised the audience with her singing and performance of the title role.  The Warmth and friendliness of the performers shone through, and they kindly stayed on to chat to the audience in the bar afterwards.  The Beehive did the production proud with the standard of the lighting, the front of house, and the cafe bar.

     Exeter Opera Group was established by mezzo soprano, Iryna Ilnytska in 2024 following many years of performing as a soloist and with other groups throughout Exeter.  She is a force of nature who draws people in with her warmth and friendliness.  Her voice is superb but, not only that, but she also manages to transform into character in a way not often seen.

     Special mention needs to be made of the pianists, Tim Laurence-Othen and Richard Lucas, who play tirelessly and seemingly effortlessly, and brilliantly, throughout the performance.

     The postman has just delivered another bombshell.  How on earth does my little car warrant £200 car tax?  Unbelievable.  Also, becoming increasingly fed up of having to do so much work on behalf of what used to be done by paid employees.  No wonder the country is in a state.  The form said that direct debits could only be set up online or at a post office.  Good luck with the latter!