From the opening bars of ‘That Old Black Magic’, through to the energetic encore of Martin Cordner’s lively ‘Jublio, Jubilo’, North Shore Brass’ latest ‘Morning Melodies’ programme was a feast for all.
Choice
A traditional brass band march your choice?
The rousing ‘Castell Coch’ and the New Zealand top pick, ‘Invercargill’ would have met the brief. Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ had the audience singing along.
Feel good
Kate Wright’s flugel solo in ‘Concerto De Aranjuez’ from the hit feel-good flick ‘Brassed Off!’ hit the spot indeed, whilst ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ was a real trip down memory lane; full of the strut that made Fred Astaire’s version such a hit.
Passion
New Zealand’s songbird, Rebecca Nelson brought a powerful passion to the ‘Anthem’ from the musical ‘Chess’, and her emotive rendition of Rogers and Hammerstein’s timeless ballad ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ touched everyone’s heart.
John Sullivan
