This evening’s civic engagement was a real treat! I attended the performance of the Saul oratorio at the Town Hall, given by Oxford Harmonic Society. It was a wonderful concert with some excellent soloists and a great orchestra. I was impressed at how a choir of so many singers blended so well, sounding so united, and the soloists really did set the whole piece off beautifully. As I’m the chair of the City of Oxford Choir I very much enjoyed meeting, and sharing experiences with, Lindsey Charles, the Chair of Oxford Harmonic Society.

This was also my first civic engagement that I took my partner Gordon to. He was pleased to be able to wear the consort’s badge!