In the books Gregory seemed like the brother most appreciative of Anthony and other than Eloise the only Bridgerton sibling to actually acknowledge everything Anthony had done for the family and what he gave up. And as an Anthony Bridgerton fangirl I’ll take what I can get from them bit it always made Gregory and Anthony’s relationship kinda special to me. I was hoping we could get some insight into them in the Bridgerton & Sons universe. Maybe Anthony and baby Greg or Anthony dealing with Gregory setting down kinda young wife and baby in tow, or whatever you want dealer’s choice!
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You’ve actually hit on something I feel very strongly about which is that the other Bridgertons (whether it’s because they were young at the time or not) don’t really seem to notice the sacrifice and responsibility that comes with being the Viscount. Possibly it’s because he would never really let them see anyway, and he’s not the kind of person to share his burdens with people (as we know). And I firmly believe that the only person Anthony ever shares things like these with is Kate. But! I think Gregory, and the man he becomes is partially a result of the behaviour that Anthony modelled for him as a married man and we see in On The Way To The Wedding how much he admirers the relationship Anthony has with Kate and wants the same with his own wife.
I don’t think my love of Gregory is a secret at this point. Nor is it a secret that I love and adore his relationship with Anthony and Kate. And I LOVED exploring their relationship in Unexpected So Here 👏🏻We 👏🏻Go👏🏻
Anthony Bridgerton was nearly 11 years old when he traipsed into the hospital room for the sixth time in his life to meet his new sibling. And as usual, He held the tiny baby, Gregory his dad had said, and a new responsibility seemed to settle on his chest again.
Of all the things that had happened when their father died, the worst was the way his youngest siblings coped. Gregory wasn’t even seven yet, and he kept asking their mother again and again, Where’s Daddy? Why isn’t he here?When’s he coming back? And Anthony’s heart had broken when he’d taken Greg, still so small, his glasses on straps, his batman sneakers flashing as he walked up the stairs and had to say Greg, Dad’s not coming back buddy. Sometimes Adults have to go, and we don’t get to see them anymore. And his heart had broken again when he held his brother as he cried and cried
Anthony tried and tried, when he’d been at University, and then when he’d started work, but he always seemed to be missing so much every weekend when he came home, Gregory looked to have grown a foot, and suddenly, before he knew it Gregory was a man. And he stood proudly with his mother the day Gregory graduated from high school, clapping and cheering with the rest of his family. But Gregory still seemed so lost, so unsure of himself, and it just seemed like another way Anthony had failed.
Gregory was truly happier than he thought he would ever be working for Anthony. He felt like he had a purpose for the first time in his life, and he enjoyed the work, enjoyed studying. But more than a little part of him enjoyed spending time with Anthony. Getting to work alongside his brother, get to know him even more, watch how he interacted with people, with everyone well it was his favourite part of going to work. You don’t have to keep working here, Greg I just want you to be happy. Anthony had said one day, casually, as they sat across the table from one another after a meeting. Gregory stilled, a lump forming in his throat as he said, his voice small I really like working with you, Anthony. And Gregory pretended to look away while Anthony quickly wiped at his tears.
Gregory was nervous. Very Nervous. Today he’d woken up knowing that tonight he was going to ask Lucy Abernathy to marry him. He knew it was right, he loved Lucy. Loved the way her quiet support made him want to be better, his best self, loved seeing her every day as a reminder of why he wanted to work hard, loved the way her smile made his heart do an odd stutter and butterflies beat against his stomach. And he knew they were still so young. He wouldn’t be 23 until next month, and Lucy the month after that, but he wanted the rest of his life to start as soon as possible. If he was sure about this, why should he wait? He’d been practicing this speech all morning by the time he slipped into his brother’s office. Anthony looked up expectantly. Gregory nervously adjusted his glasses, shifting his feet, Umm Anthony, do you think you might like to go home early today? I know that you miss Kate and Edmund and umm you could- Anthony sighed Are you really trying to use my baby to get an early day Greg or do you have something else in mind? I mean, it’s working but it is a little beneath you. And Gregory took a deep breath his heart racing as he said I want to ask Lucy to marry me tonight and I know you probably think I’m too young but Ant. I really love her and I’m ready for this responsibility. The words rushing out of him leaving him a little breathless waiting for judgement from The brother he looked up to almost as a father. Are you done? Anthony said a look of surprise on his face. Gregory felt his eyes narrow, unsure as he nodded. Good. Anthony said, standing, wrapping Gregory in a tight hug as he whispered in his ear I am so proud of you Greg. Lucy’s so lucky to have you. And Gregory couldn’t hold back his tears anymore.
Mostly Mezzo Mondays: Röschmann (x2), Lindsey, and a strong St John Passion
Mostly Mezzo Mondays: a recurring (though not weekly) feature where, on Monday nights, I blog a list of the upcoming broadcasts that have caught my eye on World Concert Hall. My interests: baroque vocal music, art song recitals, and a list of favorite singers.
Dorothea Röschmann sings excerpts from Tannhäuser as part of a concert with the Münchener Kammerorchester. Live broadcast Thursday, April 11 on BR Klassik.
Mezzophiles who especially admire Kate Lindsey may want to catch the radio broadcast of a “made-for-Cleveland production” of Ariadne auf Naxos in which she sang der Komponist earlier this year. Co-stars include Tamara Wilson, Andreas Schager, and Daniela Fally among others. Saturday, April 13 on WCLV. (Note: because World Concert Hall uses GMT for all listings, this concert is shown as being broadcast at 0:00 on the 14th, but that is 8:00 p.m. on the 13th, Cleveland time.)*
William Christie generally picks good singers to work with on baroque repertoire and the upcoming St John Passion he is conducting with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is no exception. The lineup: Reinoud van Mechelen (Evangelist), Alex Rosen (Christus), Emőke Baráth, Iestyn Davies, Anthony Gregory, and Renato Dolcini. Rosen is the only one completely unknown to me, while Gregory is vaguely familiar from social meda; the rest, I have definitely heard in live performance and I approve of this team. Live broadcast Sunday, April 14 on NPO Radio 4.*
Dorothea Röschmann sings fragments from Wozzeck as part of a concert with the Berliner Philharmoniker. (This concert took place in late March and I’m told there’s video available on the Berlin Phil’s Digital Concert Hall.) Deferred radio broadcast Sunday, April 14 on Kulturradio RBB.
Broadcasts marked with an asterisk (*) are on stations known to me to have a history of making concerts available for listening on demand for at least a week after the initial broadcast.
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Le songe d'une nuit d'été - Opéra de Lausanne 31.12.2024
Le Songe d'une nuit d'été - Opéra de Lausanne 31.12.2024 #benjaminbritten #einsommernachtstraum #oper #silvester #review #operalover #laurentpelly
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