Ayo Sue

If you read my Diary regularly you will be well aware of my love of all things dance. From salsa to jazz to the sheer exhilarating spectacle of ballet. And let’s be honest even if ballet is not your thing, you have to admit that they can’t half dance. But I love ballet and always jump at every opportunity to go. That’s why I don’t want to miss the English National Ballet’s Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall. It’s a limited season from 9^th June to the 19^th June with only 12 performances.

Swan Lake is probably the most well known of all the ballets, and is always a favourite. It certainly is one of mine. It’s a fabulous spectacle with unparalled feats of dance. And talking of feat yes it is the one whereby the ballerinas spend most of their time dancing on the tips of their toes.  Great pleasure for us but excruciating pain for them. Oh well they say to really know your art you have to suffer for your art. Painful it is for them but what a magnificent spectacle it is. It’s done on a huge scale with one of the most enigmatic and stirring scores penned by Tchaikovsky. Apparently there is going to be over 60 swans on the stage, it will be simply awe inspiring. 

Swan Lake is truly a magnificent spectacle. It never fails to thrill and stir the emotions and frankly it always leaves me with an unspent rapturous excitement. It’s a great and compelling drama and I absolutely love it. It never fails to get me going, the passion and the exhilaration of the show.

So fancy joining me? send me an email, and after a show like that we’ll both have the biggest smile in our face :)))

For tickets click here

Ayo Sue London Social Companion xxx

I must apologise for the lack of blogs of late, this is due to the fact I have enjoyed a longer than usual time flitting from place to place, where I have been at the behest of engaging hosts. However, this pleasant distraction has now come to an end and you will be pleased to know that I am back and raring to go. Also can I thank those of you (darlings) who e-mailed me expressing their concern for me in the lack of communication , your concern is touching and fondly received. But as I say I’m back and raring to go and what better way than to start with the exhibition of a favorite of mine, the toured genius The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and His letters. So much has been written about Van Gogh already than any additional analysis would render itself immaterial amongst the past plethora of written work available, so I won’t venture it here. The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and His letters is an exibition in the main galleries of The royal Academy of Arts. It focuses on Van Gogh’s correspondence, and gives a rare sight into the inner thoughts of his giant amongst artists.  The delicate state of the letters meant that the letters have rarely been shown in public an along with them as a result many unseen drawings. Surprisingly it’s been 40 years since a major exhibition of Van Gogh has appeared in London. The exhibition starts 23rd January - 18th April 2010 and I for one will  not be missing this opportunity to gaze in awe at the genius of his work and perhaps learn little more about the inner thoughts of this troubled genius.

If you would like to join me in what will be rewarding experience, send me an email and let’s go together.

Namaste.

Ebony Courtesan- Ayo Sue

Here are a couple of dates to put in your diary, Monday 2^nd November and Tuesday 3^rd November. Why are those dates special you ask? Appearing at the Royal Albert Hall for two nights only is multiple Grammy award winning, 53 million selling album, has a star on Hollywood’s walk of fame, has sung with some of the best artists in the world, including the late Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles written songs with, Bob Dylan, as well as writing the odd hit for Kiss and Barbara Streisand. The list of achievements and artists he has performed with is endless.

Michael Bolton  is widely regarded as one of the best male artists around. I love all his songs but this two are my favourites. listen here ;  How Am I suppose To Live without You    

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       When A Man loves A Woman

His music spans all genres and is more than able to hold his own when singing alongside the three Tenors, Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carerras. and

And whilst some may remember him from when he wore his hair long, perhaps not the best fashion statement   since he’s had a good haircut.

But whatever you thought about the hairstyle back then paled into insignificance when he sang. Michael Bolton is simply one of the best artists around. He has worked with some of the best and collaborated with such a diverse range of performers, giving testament to his immense talent as a singer/songwriter.

I can’t wait till the concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Michael Bolton is by far one of my most favourite singers and when he puts on a concert, I for one will definitely be there and if you have any sense you will too.

xxx