Antonella Ruggiero 22/12/2018

Just managed a final gig for the year whilst in Lecce. We were passing a theatre on 21st Dec and noticed that a singer was playing the next day. I was amazed to get good seats and the theatre was maybe only two thirds full for what was a major performance. I counted around twenty violins/violas plus five cellos and three double basses in the orchestra. Antonella had an operatic style of voice which was a treat to listen to. She sang a collection of songs from around the world (she said). The only one I could actually name from the main set was 'Guantanamera'. The encore consisted of a couple of carols 'Adestes Fideles' and 'Silent Night' sung in Latin and German respectively. Not a lover of carols in general but they were pretty neat. The whole gig was a joy and the theatre was amazing too.