In their forthcoming concert with internationally acclaimed trumpeter Geoffrey Payne, Hawthorn Band will pay tribute to two masters of the 20^th Century.

 

Many who visit this site will remember Hawthorn Band’s need to reschedule their July concert with Geoffrey due to the sad passing of Maestro Iwaki.  “Romantico” will now take place on Saturday November 25^th at the Methodist Ladies College commencing at 7.30pm with details available soon

 

Hawthorn will present a work by Claude Debussy and arranged for Brass Band that will pay tribute to Maestro Iwaki with conductor Peter Sykes saying “Maestro Iwaki’s interpretation of the French repertoire influenced me enormously throughout my career in music and is paramount in my efforts stylistically for the future of Hawthorn Band.”

 

Another 20^th century great has passed away in recent days, English composer Sir Malcolm Arnold.  On hearing of Sir Malcolm’s passing Peter Sykes decided to add to our November program Sir Malcolm’s mighty “Fantasy for Brass Band.”  A fitting tribute to a force in English Brass playing and composition, as Peter was a member of Willoughby when they both premiered the “Fantasy” here in Australia and won the NSW State Title and now Peter is with Hawthorn, the Band that first won an Australian National Band Title with “Fantasy For Brass Band.”

 

Of course in addition to the tributes we will have Geoffrey Payne performing, all in all making for a great night.

 

Tickets:          Concert manager 0414 697 915 or online www.hawthornband.org

 

Table seating: Adult $20.00 Concession $15.00 Registered VBL Members: Adult $17.50    Concession $10.00

 

Standard seating: Adult $15.00 Concession $10.00 Registered VBL Members: Adult$ 12.50 Concession $5.00