Perhaps with a dear friends statement - It's better to in the middle of a row that does not move, than to be the last car in a row that does not move.... about the caotic situation in the parking gorunds at the Faenol Estate - it took us a couple of hours to get out.

Or ..... with us waiting outside the Albert for nearly 1 1/2 hour just to say thank you to Michael .....

No, I'll start this story in Bangor. We arrived at the station in Bangor Satuday evening, after having met up in London. A very short walk to our nice, little hotel (only 12 rooms) and Andrew, the reseptionist who took so good care of us.

Finding something to eat, was not easy...... only the pub had still food on the meny, and we along with everyone in Bangore where there to eat and drink and have a good time.

Sunday the weather was good, we went for a walk onto the pir, and had our tea there. A wonderful view over Snowdonia National Park, and the lovly  red heather.  A magnificent view,and lots of boats sailing in the breeze. We were so glad. Everyone had told us it used to be rain this week end every year, but this year the Bryn Fetival had been blessed with good weather.

After dinner with our Welsh friends we drove to the Festival, and so did over 10000 others. A "full house" a far as I could tell. Lots of people had spent the week end at the Faenol Estate to be there for all four days of different shows. Everyone agreed it had been a very good festival so far, and were looking forward to tonights "The Hills Are Alive" with Bryn Terfel, Connie Fisher, Ruthie Henshall, John Oven Jones and Michael Ball.

BBC Wales filmed the show, and broadcasted it live on the Radio. For those who could not be there, it must have been a geat show to listen to.

It was a show filled with every song you would love to listen to - from Sound of Music, Chess,South Pasific,Miss Saigon,Les Miserables and many more. A musical lover like myself it was  the best of shows.John Oven Jones soon to leave West End to take on Jean Valjean on Brodway, version of Spider Woman was great. I've only heard Peter Jöback sing that before.

The medley from Chess  for me the best part was Michael & Ruthie's "You and I(Drömmer av glas)" and Anthem. I've always said that I prefere Tommy Körberg's version, but not anymore. Michael's voice is no som much more richer, deeper, and mature than before ,and his version is great. He did reprise the song in RAH the next day, and I was moved to tears.....

Some day I hope to hear Michael sing "Some enchanted evening" from South Pasific. Bryn Terfel did a great rentidion of the song.

What a great voice Ruthie Henshall has.Her rendition of songs from musical theatre,made me realise the praise she has been giving has been well deserved.

Connie Fisher, Maria in Sound of Music, was a nice acquaintance. She has a lovely voice. Her duetts with Bryn and Michael gave a good sound picture... and the kiss..... lasted for a looong time. You should have seen the smile on Michael's face ......Michael sang his heart out in This is The Moment, A Boy from Nowhere and lots more. I felt it was the "dressrehearsal " for Proms no.58. Capital Voices was there, and Callum directed the orchestra.

When the full moon hang over Snowdonia, we had all goosebumps listening to "One Day More"  - what a scenic site to have an outdoor concert. It was marvellous. And so were the fireworks.

A festival well worth revisiting.

BBC Proms no 58 in the Royal Albert Hall

Monday morning, we headed for London. A comfortable 3 hous on the train, and we were back in London at our hotel in Soth Kensington, in easy walking distance from the Royal Albert Hall.

We had had great luck in the "Proms Lottery" and had our tickets to Prom no 58. The first Prom to sell out.

Could not have had better view and listen facilites. Hope this will be the first in a row for Michael....

Spesical guests were Alfie Boe(La Boheme/Kismet) and Lara Michelle Kelly(Mary Popins/Lord of the Rings).

Michael had told us at the Kismet stage door, he was rehearsing "The Perl Fisher Duett" with Alfie Boe, and we were looking forward to hear them together.

Michael sang "The Prayer" with Lara Michelle Kelly. Just beautiful.

After having had dinner and coctails with friends, it was time to walk to the Albert Hall. Alongside 8000 others. All dressed up for this special night.

Since the concert had been broadcasted on both radio and telvision by BBC Radio 3 and TV4, I'sure you all have seen og listened to the show by now.

The atmosphere was electric. Everyone looking forward to this special event. For the first time a Musical Theatre top turn had been asked to have his own Proms concert. What an honour for Michael Bal. He was lifted forward from the feeling of all in the audience wanting this to be a very special and great night.

And it was ! Michael was very nervous, but landed it all with flying colours. What an entertainer the man is.We sat there, looking at eachother and shaking our heads. What a voice this man has.

When the show was over, not only Michael Ball was moved to the tears, no eye was dry in the house....

Thank you for a wonderful evening. I got to say it to Michael afterwards, and he was just on cloud nine,as  you can imagine.

I have an request of the BBC - please, make this Proms no 58 available for purchase for other TV-stations like SVT,NRK, DR and so on............. It may be the best way to promote Michael Ball outside Great Britain.