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A GLORIOUS GALLIMAUFRY
From the ringing of wild bells to a rather different piece played by the Symphonic Wind Band and conducted by Mr Eno. Gallimaufry by Guy Woolfenden was first performed and conducted by the composer in 1983. Gallimaufry is an old English word meaning a confused jumble of things and the piece certainly stayed true to its name. The band played five movements, featuring a stately march followed by a dance in an inn and then a military march. Some particular highlights were a beautiful cor anglais solo by Jay Connor and a mesmerizing horn solo by Joshua Theaker. It was an absolute romp of a piece to play and you could tell that both the audience and the players were enjoying themselves. Next we had the Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mr Mayo playing Symphony No 2 by Tchaikovsky. The orchestra, led by Ben Miller, played Movements Two and Four of this absolutely astounding piece. Tchaikovsky plays around with some Ukrainian folk songs here and the orchestra definitely captured the carefree nature of these (written by Tchaikovsky during a peaceful summer holiday with his sister). A technically demanding piece, the orchestra played it with clarity and poise and gave a rousing performance. From a large orchestra to a trio made up of Alex Richards on clarinet, Ben Miller on viola and Derek Law on piano. The trio played Movements One and Seven from Romantic Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano by Bruch. Influenced by the work of Mendelssohn, Bruch weaves in tunes for each part and all the while keeps the balance just right in this amazing piece, which the boys executed well with some fine listening to each other. After this the chamber orchestra, conducted by Ms Larkum and
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T he Winter Concert is always one of the highlights of the musical calendar at Dulwich and this year was no exception. Over 200 boys from years 4-13 participated in the evening, which began with the Madrigal Choir singing the wonderful Ring Out Wild Bells! by Jonathan Dove. Conducted by Mr Ludford-Thomas and accompanied by Mr Pares, this song, based on a poem by Lord Tennyson, is about the passing of the year and so was quite apt for the occasion. There are eight different parts making the whole work sound like eight different ringing bells; supposedly the bells of Waltham Abbey heard by Tennyson. The choir of more than 85 boys sang very well and should be commended on their wonderful performance.
beautifully led by Luca Franchi, played Divertimento in D by Mozart. The orchestra played all three movements of this fun and engaging piece. From the slower, introspective andante to the semiquaver passages in the presto, this entire piece is a blast and this vibrant performance put both the players and the audience in a good mood. Finally in what has most definitely become one of the highlights of the concert every year, the combined forces of the Madrigal Choir and the Concert Choir took to the stage. Mrs Kelly in her first outing with Dulwich College at SJSS conducted the large group in singing Zimbe! . The piece was made up of many different African songs collected and arranged by Alexander L’Estrange. The Concert Choir, made up of boys from Years 7 and 8, really gave it their all when singing this piece along with the Madrigal Choir and everyone sang their hearts out giving an amazing performance with real passion. Special thanks also go to the accompanying Jazz Group made up of Mr Pares on piano, Oliver Wells on drum kit, Mrs Eno on percussion and Mr Eno who captivated us all with his standout saxophone solos. Well done to everyone involved for a thoroughly enjoyable evening
that left us all on a high. I look forward to next year’s concert.
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