A little bit more about me.

I also like music. I go to concerts whenever I can, mainly classical music, and my favourite concert hall is the Wigmore Hall. I also have a special fondness for the Royal Opera House and I am now beginning to enjoy the Albert Hall, after years avoiding its massive Victorian pretentiousness. The last concert I’ve was Pink Martini’s in the Albert Hall. I have no words to describe how much I enjoyed it: the music, the atmosphere and the company. It was the perfect evening. The last CD I listened to is Fauré’s Requiem. I strongly recommend his works.

I also play, very badly, I admit it: the violin. I have just finished practicing and the tips of my fingers are a bit sore. I have just added some Christmas Carols to my usual repertoire, just in readiness for the forthcoming parties.

I don’t want anyone reading this to think that I spend my days sitting with a book of playing music. I also like outdoors activities such as playing tennis, cycling and trekking. I play near where I live or in South London with a good friend of mine. Let’s see if how we manage now that the days are shorter and the weather less inviting! I like football, and my heart is between Arsenal, they have just scored 5 goals against Chelsea, and Barcelona.

I also like painting and drawing, but I have not had a chance to finish a painting I started about two months ago. I hope to have more time soon.

Next week, I'll start with some of my philosophical ramblings.