Douglas opened December programme with Winchester Cathedral Choir singing Stainer’s “Come Thou long expected Jesus”, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Pie Jesu” was sung by Petits Chanteurs de Quebec, Baccherini’s popular “Minuet! and the newly established Military Wives Choir heralded Mozart’s “Piano Concerto 24” followed by The Hairy Old Chaps singing “All for me” Elizabeth Schumann sang…
The November contribution was presented by Ian. It was a dazzling mixture and a very full programme which started with the “Baroque” period, including Monteverdi, Purcell, Tallis and Gluck. We then moved swiftly into the “Classical Era” Schubert, Mendelssohn and Rossini. “The Romantic” period was represented by Tchaikovsky, Frank and Rubenstein. The solemnity was then…
Due to the correspondent being on holiday the autumn newsletter was missed sincere apologies to Robert. His contribution started the 15th year of the birth of The Aynho Recorded Music Society with a refreshing programme beginning with Grieg’s “Piano Concerto” 1st Movement. This was followed in stark contrast by Scott Joplin “The Entertainer” and Henry…
Douglas started the last programme with the Overture ‘Magic Flute’ by Mozart. Two performances by Signals Band, was followed by Bach’s ‘St Mathews Passion’. An interesting diversion with Pan Pipes was an extraordinary prologue for the sombre tones of Sibelius ‘The Swan of Tuonela’. Haydn and Cesar Frank with ‘String Quartet’ and ‘Sonata’ preceded Albinoni’s…
Robert presented a most interesting and varied selection, starting with the rich full-blooded tones of Elgar’s “Pomp & Circumstance No.3” The delicacy of Delibes “Flower Duet” with Leslie Garrett singing both parts. Rossini’s “Largo al Factotum” from the Barber of Seville, a further rendition of Leslie Garrett, followed by the “Toreador’s Song” sung by Robert…
ARMS (Aynho Recorded Music Society) Gill and John presented (albeit separately), with the first half presided over by Gill who started with Holst’s ‘Jupiter Bringer of Jollity’. The delightful ‘Piano Concerto in C Major’ by Mozart led to Prokofiev’s ‘Knight’s Dance’ from Romeo and Juliet. A track from John William’s Schindlers List and one from…
An absolutely cascade of musical delight was presented by Lee Symonds our newest member. The first half comprised items by Purcell, Canteloube, Elgar, Saint-Saens, Rozsa. Carl Davis and Alfred Newman. In addition some very informative comment by Lee. The send half was a total surprise with songs from Maria Lanza, Al Jolson, Danny Kaye, Vic…
A very interesting and delightful programme was presented by Keith. The selection ranged from Shostakovich to Berlioz, Rachmaninov, Debussy and included vocals from Heddle Nash, Edith Pief and Kathleen Ferrier, ending in the full orchestral magic of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6. An excellent selection, thank you Keith. Our next presentation will be given…
ARMS (Aynho Recorded Music Society) A splendid and highly individualistic “Douglas” presentation. The Rachmaninov “Piano Concerto No.” was followed by a collection of carls under the heading “Gabriel’s Message”. A Bach cello performance, “Gavottes 1 & 2” was followed by a collection of songs under the heading “Instante D’more”. A charming sonata by Ries and…
ARMS (Aynho Recorded Music Society) The 4th of November was a very special birthday for Margaret Taylor. It was the penultimate one to getting a telegram from “you know who”. Ian helped in no small measure with the celebrations, presenting a cascade of musical items. These ranged from Berlioz, Mozart, Bach, Puccini and Chopin to…