String Ensemble
The year started with a performance of the “Concerto Grosso in A minor” by Handel in the Saint Cecilia Concert. The piece includes solos in the violin, viola and ‘cello sections but unfortunately our viola soloist was ill on the night. Since the whole viola section consists of just the one player, we had to perform without any viola solo! However, Tim Page (violin) and Lydia Stone-Fewings (‘cello) played their solos beautifully, so the audience remained happily oblivious!
In our second concert we played a piece called “Concertino”, written by Chris Allen. Matthew Ralph played the solo harpsichord part (he had to make do with a piano, though) and Winston Yap played the solo alto saxophone part. This time, all soloists were present for the performance, which was a true success.
Edwin Halliday