Good climaxes and phrase building
(Ilford Recorder)
A model of efficiency
(Guardian and Gazette)
The wind section played well as an ensemble and individually
(Ilford Recorder.)
Ambitious and varied programme … adventurous
(Ilford Recorder)
All the best qualities of a local orchestra
(Guardian and Gazette)
Playing music of expressive quality and rhythmic urge…
to be congratulated
(Ilford Recorder)
Firm and accurate support for the soloists
(Ilford Recorder)
Deep emotional intensity………..high degree of ensemble
(Ilford Recorder)
… orchestra and soloist skilfully interweaving …
(Ilford Recorder)
… well able to express the many ideas and nuances
within the work … a vibrant finale.
And to commemorate the retirement of of most recent “temporary” conductor after 20 years, here is a copy of the review from his first concert.
