Later in Hall Anne-Sophie and her co-performers played the Concerto to a spellbound audience which reflected all areas of the College community, fellows, students, staff, alumni, and friends. Anne-Sophie also dedicated a special and moving performance of J S Bach’s Air on the G String (BWV 1068) to the victims of the recent terrorist attacks. Both pieces revealed a lovely Hall acoustic seldom experienced.After dinner the Warden spoke about the College’s pleasure in welcoming Anne-Sophie into the Fellowship of the College and emphasised how much we all look forward to her continuing association with us. Anne-Sophie responded warmly, emphasising, among other things, her commitment to the development of young musical talent. She then offered a final impromptu treat, performing an arrangement of the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria with a simple harpsichord continuo which left everyone gasping with admiration.
Jenny Tudge