National Sinfonia to start 4th year of performances with the
Beethoven Symphony # 5 and Liam Teague’s arrangement of Mark
Loquan’s Nostalgia
The National Sinfonia, directed by
Jessel Murray, starts their fourth season of performances
(2007-08)with the complete Beethoven Symphony # 5 and
Mark Loquan’s Nostalgia (arranged by Liam Teague) on Sunday
19th August, 2007, at 6 PM, at Queen’s Hall.
This concert, under the patronage of
his Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards, will also feature
two pieces for solo instruments with Orchestra and music for the
stage.
Beethoven’s Symphony # 5 is
one of the world’s most played and recognisable pieces of classical
music. With its distinctive three chord start, concertgoers will be
subject to the first complete performance of this work in Trinidad
and Tobago and will join the legions of persons worldwide who have
been thrilled with one of this composer’s most popular pieces.
Nostalgia, written by Yara head, Mark Loquan, and
originally arranged by Liam Teague for a steelband compilation
compact disc: Pan in Education, has now been recast for
orchestra and the Sinfonia, with its reputation for original
programming, will present the work – another first.
In addition, the evenings programme
features two solo pieces with orchestra: Concertmaster Marie-Noelle
Wharton will play the ever popular Meditation from Thais,
and first chair trumpeter Rellon Brown will perform the complete
Hadyn Trumpet Concerto. The evening’s performance will round
out with a Medley from the ever popular West Side Story.
As usual, the August concert is
preceded by a rigorous workshop at the Centre for Creative and
Festival Arts with tutors from Massachusetts, which sets the tone
for the year’s performances. The Sinfonia, managed by the Orchestral
Society of Trinidad and Tobago, continues to provide the finest age
appropriate repertoire for this intergenerational orchestra. We
invite you to come and share this evening of high quality
entertainment for all.
Tickets, reasonably priced at $125
are available at the following centres:
Patrons discounted ticket $120
Queen’s Hall Box Office (624-1284)
Joyce E. Ali and Company Ltd. (624-3037)
Sanch Electronix (663-1384)
Patrons productions in October /November
Patrons of Queen’s Hall and other lovers of the
arts can look forward to two Patrons productions in October and
November. On October 24th three outstanding performers will be on
stage– Fritz Nothnagel, London based Ronald Samm and Enrique Ali.
The music director of this special evening is June Nathaniel.
In November The Jazz Ambassadors will be
presented. Time and place are being finalized.
And the winners are:
The beautifully iced cake, again
generously donated by Mrs. Irma Hannays, was won by Mrs. Cheryl
Rampersad.
Lucky Liquor Hamper winners are:
1st Prize Mr Eric Barry
2nd Prize Mr. Luis Araujo
3rd Prize Ms. Noble Douglas
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| Renee
Solomon, soprano, will be in concert on the 22nd August
presenting On the Wings of Song a repeat of a programme
presented in Washington earlier this year |
Best
village Trophy competition 2007 semi finals will take
place at Queen’s Hall in August, come and see your
favourite village present our folk culture. |
The quality of their lives
| Once again the Queen’s
Hall Board of Management and the Patrons of Queen’s Hall
organized a successful three week Theatre Camp for Young
People. This year’s camp explored the life and music of
David Rudder.
The Queen’s Hall Theatre Camp for
Young People is particularly relevant to today’s society
of violence and mayhem. Now extremely popular many
‘would be’ campers had to be turned away.
The reputation of the camp is based on
years of hard work and perseverance, with support from
Corporate bodies, NGOs, Steel Bands, artists and
friends. |
| We particularly thank the artists who
give up three weeks of their time to help the young
people to recognize their talent, their creativity and
learn the importance of discipline in their lives.
Special thanks to Noble Douglas the
artistic director, Charlene Harris the Manager, Dougie
Redon pan arranger and musician par excellence, and Lari
Richardson artist and designer.
Photos: Participants of the Queen’s
Hall Theatre Camp for Young People. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A U G U S T
2
Celebration
Cacique Awards National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Honouring
Lilliput Theatre
Eastlyn Mc Kenzie
Aldwyn Bully
Admission : By request call for invitation at NDATT office 622 6344
4 – 17
Best Village Semi Finals
12
Voices of Praise and Protest
Signal Hill Alumni Choir 6.00 p.m.
Admission $125
18
Fashion Flair, Haven of Elegance
19
National Sinfonia in Concert
Orchestral Society of T & T
DISCOUNT GIVEN: General admission $125
PATRONS PRICE $120
22
On the Wings of Song
Recital – Renee Solomon
Admission $200, $150 reserved seating
23
On the Wings of Song
Admission $150 reserved, $100 open seating
24,25
A Star is Born – Allan Honey Boy Diaz concert
30, 31
Arise – Ella Andall & Singing Sandra
S E P T E M B E R
1,2
Charles Brunner classical pianist
6,7,8
The Chosen Dance Company Trinidad Dance Theatre
27 – 30
Bagasse Company Production
Discounts
National Sinfonia
Admission $125
Patrons discount $120
Solve your vacation reading
problems !
The second hand book stall is a popular feature of the Patrons’
Annual Bar B Que. This year was no exception. However we got such a
big response to our appeal for books that we still have lots of
great material for your reading pleasure. We are in the process of
identifying a venue for a dedicated sale and will let you know time
and place as soon as it is finalized.
Caciques for Queen’s Hall
This issue of SPOTLIGHT goes to print before the CACIQUES are
announced but we would like to give a SPOTLIGHT AWARD to Knolly
Whiskey nominated for the lighting design award for his work in
Fiddler on the Roof and The 3CanalBacchanalShow. The unassuming
Whiskey who worked his magic under the trying and demanding
conditions of the original Queen’s Hall is now able to show his true
colours with the state of the art technology of the refurbished
Hall. Way to go Whiskey!
Welcome New Members
BENEFACTOR
Charran Publishing House Ltd.
DONOR
Cushionflor Ltd
MEMBERS
Ms. Lystra Ali
Mr. Andrew Bayne
Ms Gloria Diaz
Ms. Hazel Franco
Dr Claude Harper
Justice & Mrs. David Hayton
Mr. Lionel Remy/Ms. Pat Hinds
Mr. Franklyn Dolly/ Ms. Jennifer Holder
Messrs. Jean & Solana Headley
Ms. Lucklan Lum Wai
Mr. Kurt Lange/ Ms.Carol Ayoung
Ms Kathleen Maynard
Mrs. Joan Lasaldo
Ms. Judy Raymond
Ms Mercedes Silva
STUDENT MEMBERS
Gabrielle Pantin
Kristin Lum Wai
