Colombo Wind Orchestra to hold 7th concert
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February 17, is a day to look out for, as the Colombo Wind Orchestra (CWO) takes centre-stage to present their 7th annual concert where you can listen to a variety of wind instruments, from clarinets and flutes to trumpets and trombones all on one stage creating a fascinating palette of tone, colours and expression.
The programme features compositions by Percy Grainger, Camille Saint-Saens, Paul Dukas, Alfred Reed, Edward Gregson and Jan Van der Roost. The highlights of the programme will be the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Lincolnshire Posy and El Camino Real (A Latin Fantasy).
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Dukas) was brought to light through the Disney’s classic “Fantasia” animated film. The Lincolnshire Posy (Grainger) brings in a timeless linking to folk music while El Camino Real (Reed) will capture the flamenco style of Spanish guitarists through wind instruments.
The CWO, the only wind orchestra in Sri Lanka has at its core the wind players of the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka that will perform under the baton of Japanese conductor Keiko Kobayashi.
Tickets priced at Rs. 2000, 1500, 1000, 750 and 500 will be available at the Lionel Wendt Box Office and www.lionelwendt.org/