It was a 50 minutes drive for us to La Mothe at Salles- Courbatiers but more than worth the drive. We were lucky in that we set out early not being quite sure where it was and so arrived in time not only to get on the front row but more importantly being in the warm dry barn. Sadly the late arrivals were outside under large umbrellas and the temperature had dropped to about 14 degrees, with drizzle; English weather a French man said.
Marion Wilson, a tireless worker for Sautou and the children of Mali had thrown open her house and garden and arranged the concert of songs and poetry called 'La Musique et la Poesie d'un Jardin en Septembre'
As soon as the concert was under way one was thrown into a magical moment, which nearly brought me to tears. Sally Bradshaw has the most superb voice and the songs she had chosen were so right for the occasion. Micheline Pinoncely played the grand piano beautifully as did Marion's daughters Mollis and Milla, two very beautiful young ladies. Marion read the poetry which was light and well chosen.
A French man who told me he was an avid TAG reader said I must mention how good the acoustics were, so there, I have pleased a reader. ( He told me as a Frenchman he was fascinated by the things we English discussed)
At the end of the concert John Marie Nosal, founder of Sautou gave an update to us on the situation in war torn Mali. All the money raised will go to projects for the children.
People say they go back to England for some culture after the summer. Well today proved culture can be here on your doorstep.
