Monday, 28 May 2012

Super Son!

Simply can't resist doing the 'proud Dad' thing as Thomas was featured in an article by Rupert Christiansen in today's Daily Telegraph. It highlights the support he receives from 'Music of Life' founded by the wonderful Maria Teterina (http://www.mofl.co.uk/) - a small charity that helps to give young disabled musicians a  platform to develop and display their musical aptitude alongside seasoned professional musicians. If you didn't see it, the article is also on-line at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/opera/9295487/Thomas-Blumire-young-composer-who-defies-barriers.html .
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29 comments:

  1. Jude28 May 2012 at 16:37

    What a great article and you should be super proud of your son! He's a very dedicated young man and I wish him the best on Wednesday. Just let me know when his music is available on iTunes please.

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    1. Jerry29 May 2012 at 11:34

      Thank you Jude, Yes we're so looking forward to tomorrow. His music isn't on itunes - it's a tricky subject getting permission from performers etc. but I could email you 'The Barn Owl' if you'd like.

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  2. martinealison28 May 2012 at 16:52

    Bravo !
    Gros bisous

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  3. Tanna28 May 2012 at 18:11

    Your love and pride shine through!! Bravo for your son!! blessings ~ tanna
    ps the moth photos are stunning!

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    1. Jerry29 May 2012 at 11:39

      Thanks Tanna. We've just had a 'Beautiful Demoiselle' in the garden too - I think it tops even the moths - try Googling it, they are superb!

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  4. Tammy28 May 2012 at 18:30

    That is a a great article! You must be very proud of your talented son! Congrats and I wish him all the best in his upcoming concert!

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    1. Jerry29 May 2012 at 11:41

      Thank you Tammy. The concert is at a wonderful venue - Temple Church was consecrated in 1185 and is reputed to be the best acoustic for choral singing in London! Can't wait!!

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  5. Aase Lind Art29 May 2012 at 00:16

    Best wishes for all of you!

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  6. Breathtaking29 May 2012 at 02:03

    Congratulations to you both!Wonderful news!

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    1. Jerry29 May 2012 at 11:45

      Thank you Breathtaking - by the way your green lizard photographs are especially breathtaking!!

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  7. ShySongbird29 May 2012 at 04:01

    You have every right to be proud of your remarkable son Jerry. All good wishes for Wednesday!

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    1. Jerry29 May 2012 at 11:46

      Thanks Jan, wish we knew if it's to be recorded - we have asked but not heard a definite yes.

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  8. ann @ studiohyde29 May 2012 at 09:40

    Glad you posted this, we don't get the Telegraph so would have missed it. What a super son you have, no wonder you are so proud of him.

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    1. Jerry29 May 2012 at 11:50

      Glad you enjoyed reading about it all Ann. Yes, we are so proud of him.

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  9. Steve Gale29 May 2012 at 11:46

    I always love it when I meet up with Thomas at Holmethorpe. A great lad. Please say hello to him from me!

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  10. Steve Gale29 May 2012 at 11:48

    Oh, and what a fine taste in county cricket teams he has!

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    1. Jerry29 May 2012 at 11:56

      Cheers Steve - Yes Thomas is a mega Surrey Cricket fan and has even been a mascot. Last year for Thomas' 18th Surrey gave him a season ticket plus an extra one for me - to take him of course!! So we spent a LOT of time up at the Oval (and at Guildford... and the test match v India...).

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  11. ShySongbird29 May 2012 at 15:48

    Hi again Jerry,

    I've just read your response to Steve Gale and my husband is deeply envious about the cricket tickets :-)

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    1. Jerry30 May 2012 at 00:15

      Best not tell your husband that the tickets were for the members pavillion then!! The staff there are all so friendly and soon got to recognise us. When we were at the Test match it was very hot and they kept checking we were ok even bringing us ice cold water from time to time!

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  12. Rita Vaselli31 May 2012 at 00:08

    Dear Jerry! How I wish that everyone's life was a garden of roses (no thorns)!
    Instead, in our beautiful garden there are difficulties, struggles and worries.
    Hope
    love for life
    love for the arts and beauty
    change for the better life with the help of God
    What wonderful results are obtained when love becomes action!
    Congratulations for your super-son!

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    1. Jerry1 June 2012 at 15:26

      Thank you Rita, yes Thomas is very good at not letting the 'thorns' of life get the better of him and making the very most of the positive things life has to offer. He inspires us all.

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  13. kirstallcreatures31 May 2012 at 13:28

    A great article, I hope you all enjoyed the concert, congratulations to Thomas for his achievements.

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    1. Jerry31 May 2012 at 15:29

      Thanks so much. Yes the concert was incredibly moving and amazing - it is impossible to put into words how special it really was!

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  14. hmuxo3 June 2012 at 12:06

    What a wonderful post, Jerry! Congratulations to to your son Thomas !! You should be very proud of him!!

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    1. Jerry4 June 2012 at 05:51

      Thank you hmuxo, indeed we are so very proud!

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  15. Jane4 June 2012 at 02:08

    Congratulations to Thomas, what a wonderful achievement, and congrats to the proud father , too :-)

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    1. Jerry4 June 2012 at 05:52

      Thanks Jane, I've been wanting to do a post about the concert, but when I sit down to do it, I find it impossible to convey.

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