Tredegar Town Band

Order of Play:       3

Points:                     196

Placing:                   1st

 

Comments:

 

1. Massive dynamic range shown through introduction - very impressive

 

2. Mozart’s theme is serene and very well balanced, a fantastic contrast.  The tutti before Var. 1 is so well rounded.

Var. 2 some wonderful, virtuosic playing on show.

Var. 3 just doesn’t quite get in tune at ’pp’ at extreme ranges.  Good sop eventually at [G].

Var. 4 horn and flugel are super.

Var. 5 good risks taken, most come off.

Var. 6 just takes my breath away!

Var. 7 Eb bass C’s are out of tune at [M] but the playing is of a very high quality.

Var. 9 again an awesome contrast - so exciting.

 

3. Good effects here.  [Q] chord not in tune (3rd bar fine).  Troms then not entirely in tune - good eventually though.  In fact tuning continues to grate into [R].  Super cornet at [R].

 

‘Notturno’ very refined and some more high quality solo playing.  Euph duet has 2nd player over balancing I fell.  Great effects to end though!

 

4. WOW - what a start!  And all fugue entries are clear - its thrilling!  At [AA], 1st Euph overpowers the whole band believe it or not!  Some enormous sounds to end - its all very impressive.

 

A wonderful performance, full of nuance, drama and contrast.  Not perfect on intonation though, but the big picture was magnificent!

 

Thanks!

SEWBBA - Tredegar

Adjudication - Philip Harper