Hello Friends, Thanks you very much for all your e mails and views - they are all much appreciated. Life has been extremely hectic over the summer which explains the lack of news updates. I have been involved in the BBC2 show 'Maestro' which has been utterely wonderful. The finale is on tuesday and I truley have no idea who will be the winner, but I do hope that you have enjoyed watching. I have certainly enjoyed being involved.
I shall update again after 'Maestro' and possibly publish some of your cleaner e mails.
All the best. D. [August 2008] ...Dominic Seldis
Well - for those who watched 'Maestro' it turns out that the best person won on the night. Although Goldie's Rachmaninov was truly sublime and very much warranted the 10 points I gave him for it, and the fact that he was ahead on the points board when it was time to conduct the Beethoven, the general public voted for the best Beethoven which was Sue's by a long chalk. Let us not forget about Jane though, who really struggled throughout the whole competition. Although not the most competent and always looked rather stiff, she had a huge amount of musicianship, poise and grace, and an awful lot to say musically and really tried to say it to the best of her ability - for that alone she deserved to be in the final three.
I have spoken to Goldie since and although he was absolutely gutted that he didn't win as he really wanted the prize, he was gracious enough to acknowledge that Sue pulled something special out of the bag on the final. He is a very special talent and a wonderful human being who epitomizes a true musician for me.
Sue's performance at the Last Night of the Proms in the Park was superb and did the programme proud. Sir Roger didn't do badly either!
After all the glamour of the TV studios and on site catering etc. it is back to the day job for me. Luckily I happen to have the best day job in the world which is playing music. My imminent move to The Concertgebouw Orchestra is obviously playing on my mind somewhat, and I will update this once I have got a bit settled.
Thanks again for all your lovely e mails and messages of support throughout the summer - as always they are very much appreciated!
All the best. D.[September 2008] ...Dominic Seldis
Hello Friends,
Just tought I would put in a quick report before the end of the year.
Well, we have finally moved to The Netherlands. It was extraordinarily stressful but we are in and very happy. It is an amazing time to be in The Concertgebouw Orchestra, who if you haven't read, have just been voted the best orchestra in the world by gramophone magazine. Of course the musicians in the band view this with some bemusement as I have never met a group with such a lack of ego, but the PR department are having a field day as you can imagine.
As for media ventures, Maestro - the inside story is on BBC2 at 6pm on Christmas day. This is a direct clash with Dr. Who, which I don't mind as I played the music for that as well, so either way, if you are watching the BBC, I am afraid that you will have a dose of Dom to help you turkey go down.
I am also presenting BBC radio 3's request show on the 4th and the 11th of January. I have wanted for a long timne to present such a show and they finally gave me the chance. Great fun!
I will check in with you all again in the new year, but in the mean time I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.
All th every best as always. D. [December 2008] ...Dominic Seldis
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