Yesterday, besides being Canada's 140th anniversary would have been Princess Diana's 46th birthday. To celebrate her life, Princes William and Harry organized an awesome 6-hour extravaganza. Many of her favourite artists performed to raise money for her favourite charities. Interspersed were pictures, videos and interview with those whose lives Diana touched. Again I was reminded of what a tragic loss to the world her death was. Already it's been ten years - imagine how much good she might have done in that time! I have to say I just can't understand why she was taken so young; the reason is far beyond my comprehension.
However I certainly could understand and appreciate this concert. I didn't watch the whole thing, but I saw probably more than half. It turns out we have some similar tastes - in particular a fondness for musicals, including those of Andrew Lloyd Webber. For me the absolute highlights of the show came during a tribute to him. The first was Josh Groban and Sarah Brightman singing "All I Ask of You". It was followed shortly after by a medley of songs from "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" with three of the actors who have played Joseph - including Donny Osmond. Now I am absolutely smitten by Josh and I have always had a soft spot for Donny, at the very least in a big-brotherly sort of role. (Although as a little sister I'd have to say he's been eating a bit too much good cooking lately!)
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