Following my concert on Friday with Les Sirenes at the Mackintosh Church in Glasgow, I had the pleasure of performing alongside Troon chorus at their Christmas concert yesterday.
The concert took place at Troon Old Parish Church which the audience filled with Christmas spirit. Troon is just a 45 minute train journey from Glasgow, I had been asked to perform the Benedictus solo in the Haydn mass along with three Christmas songs by my friend Sam Prescott who is the conductor in residence.
I love this time of year! Christmas spirit and sparkling lights illuminate Glasgow in the evening. I love walking around the city with the happy bustling crowds and Christmas decorations.
Glasgow has plenty to do and see this time of year including the Christmas market on Argyle Street which brings a wide selection of gifts, themed bars and fast food outlets bringing a European feel to the Scottish streets.
George Square comes alive as darkness falls and the Christmas lights sparkle and twinkle. You can even put on a pair of skates and take a spin on the temporary outdoor skating rink. All the music and laughter that you hear in the square this time of year fills you with joy and hope for the New year despite the cold temperatures.
Beautiful! 😍
Merci 🙂
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Charlotte
De rien beauty! 😘
Nice place
Yes it is, I’m going to try to meet up with some friends in Manchester after work now I’m home and go to the Christmas Market to compare I’ve heard they have a lovely atmosphere and food.
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Charlotte
Best wishes and enjoy yourself 🙂
loved it.
Thanks John 🙂
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Charlotte
You continue to spread good cheer. Good for you!
I try my best, there is so much bad news all the time it’s nice to point out good things you can go out to see.
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Charlotte
Such a cheerful, Christmassy post, Charlotte. Lovely photos too!
Thanks Clare, Christmas performances, parties and get togethers before we all leave for the break made for a hectic time.
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Charlotte
I expect you are extremely busy. Take care!
I’ve never been to Glasgow but now it’s on my to-visit list. Thanks for posting.
Dale
Fabulous, I’d never been to Scotland before I went to study in Glasgow either, Edinburgh is lovely to visit too and only a short journey by road or train away.
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Charlotte
I visited Edinburgh back in the early 80s and thought it a beautiful place although it’s probably changed since then (still beautiful though, I bet) but I’ve never been to Glasgow. Time to visit the Celtic cousins I think! Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!
Dale
Reblogged this on Expressions of my life – An evolution of art..
Thank you for the reblog Benjamin 🙂
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Charlotte
Very nice, thank Charlotte. All my best wishes for U
Merci beaucoup. Thank you Pascal for your support and encouragement all year.
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Charlotte
Looks like a very exciting time there. Enjoy the season!
It’s definitely my season, with my birthday, Christmas and New Year to celebrate.
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Charlotte
It all looks lovely but a little cold. Your presence certainly added sone warmth and cheer to your surroundings. xo
I was lovely and warm in my Mum’s coat she left it the last time she visited, when she saw the photos I’ve got to bring it home next time.
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Charlotte
Beautiful, looks very cold but also very Christmas-y. Cheers!
I think it was 5c/42f yesterday, it start going dark about 3:30pm so the Christmas lights really come into their own then last year I posted pictures of the light after they were switched on so I wanted to show something different.
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Charlotte
I love that video of you in ’13 ~ so cute! And your voice was great then as well 🙂 The dark mornings and early evenings always surprises me a bit when I come back to Seattle in December ~ agree that it makes the lights that much more special.
Looks so festive!
I ran out of time I had planned to do more photos and I wanted to show something different to last year. Loved what you’re doing with your new photo software.
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Charlotte
Your Rusalka’s Song to the Moon brings tears to my eyes. You have a lovely voice. Thank you for following my blog. Merry Christmas!
That makes me happy thank you. I love digital art, your butterflies was my favourite.
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Charlotte
I love you charlo & I wish you best of luck for chirsmas
Thank you for your lovely support and encouragement all year Amritpal.
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Charlotte
Merry Christmas! 🙂
Merry Christmas Glaiza,
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Charlotte
I miss Scotland at Christmas. Surprising thought it might seem, Christmas at 40c is not quite the same.
I think I actually fair better in cold than great heat John I start wilting.
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Charlotte
I like all of the photos. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you had fun.
Thanks Eric they were taken with my phone, they’re a bit fuzzy but it’s nice to capture memories.
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Charlotte
May the Lord bless you Charlotte, as you celebrate the Christmas season. Have a blessed New Year as well. May the Lord bless you richly my beloved.
Thank you Rev Tim, I hope we all have a happy season and a blessed New Year that’s a lovely wish.
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Charlotte
Good morning (afternoon) Charlotte! Have a blessed week and thanks for sharing the great photos. You must have milder weather there than in this past of the US this time of year. Most amusements are open down south and closed up in the northern climes here. However, it is much warmer today around 10 C. Jim
I think there is some warmer weather coming this week 10-13C, I’m back in Cheshire, but with the warmer weather comes the rain, I’m hoping for a bit of sunshine for the weekend we’re going to the football on Saturday.
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Charlotte
you do like scotland dont you and you look great on all your photoes and all the best to you for christmas & 2015 xx
Thanks Barbara, if it was a bit warmer it would be ideal it’s such a compact City, great transport and shopping, have you been? I’m home now and looking forward to finishing work next week then having a nice break.
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Charlotte
Glasgow is on the top of my bucket list as is the rest of the British Isles. Everyone who comes back from your town always raves about it and the lovely people who live there. It looks so festive this time of year. 🙂
The people make Glasgow it’s true. You would also love Chester the nearest City to where I grew up, much smaller but so much to see in a compact City, the old walls are still there to walk around from Roman times.
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Charlotte
You are the expression of Christmas. Cheers. Looking for your 12 days again.
Thanks Diane 🎄🎅 I am like a big kid at Christmas. I had an idea for Christmas but the scores not come through yet 😳.
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Charlotte
Hey, wonderful pictures and you are looking elegant and beautiful. I also love the lighting during this time of the year. Planning to light my house in a better way this year. 😉 😀
You enjoyed some of the rides or just stood there for pictures. 😛
I enjoyed the rides too I can just about manage these two I’m not keen on dangerous ones. Thank you and good luck with your lights 💡😄.
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Charlotte
Cosy christmasy pictures, Have a great Christmas and thank you for following us in the cheery wood.
Thank you and you have a great Christmas too.
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Charlotte
Brilliant blog as always Charlotte, lovely photo’s too, you look beautiful in all of them.. I would love the Xmas market.☺️☺️
You would love the market, perhaps we can get to Manchester Market next week if its still on.
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Charlotte
Brilliant Christmas post dear Charlotte ! I also love this very special and festive time of year ! Thanks for effortlessly getting me into the spirit ! Merry Christmas to you and yours 🙂 <3
Thank you Doda, ive had a hectic weekend, last minute present buying, watching a fabulous football match that my team won, visiting family and wrapping gifts.
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Charlotte
Wow. Glasgow all glammed up! Thanks for following Cila Warncke Writer.
You’re welcome, thanks for visiting.
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Charlotte
You really can sing! Thanks for following us and we’re happy to reciprocate. Looking forward to hearing more from Glasgow
Thank you for following The Daily Scrap. You have a lovely blog. Look forward to more~
Julia Lezhneva has been touring here recently- just heard her singing in The Messiah – wonderful singer!
Thank you for bringing Julia to my attention, she has an impressive biography. I will add her to my list of singers to listen to 😊.
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Charlotte