Beenham Wind Orchestra sounds great after 20 years

The 20th anniversary concert by the Beenham Wind Orchestra last night was tremendous entertainment. From the first bars of Sparkeā€™s Yorkshire Overture to the final chords of John Williams the orchestra sustained a great sound and showed their enthusiasm for the music they make.

The Suite of English folk songs was particularly fine, with the subtle and haunting melodies of Nonesuch my favourite. Karl Jenkinsā€™s Palladio was a modern classic with its memorable proportions, and Derek Bourgeioseā€™s Serenade put us all in party mood.

It was a pleasure to attend and to see such a lively and positive group of musicians playing items they obviously love. I wish them every success for their next twenty years.

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  1. Pauline Jorge
    September 30, 2019

    Thanks John, you prompted me to listen to a recording of Nonesuch – very good couldn’t stop tapping my fingers!

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