Voices and Brass, October 1982

Band of the Ancient Order of Foresters, they are joined by a specially formed Music Centre Choir under the direction of Vera Mallett. The band play a new stetting of Psalm by Anthony Hedges and with the assistance of 3 actors the world premiere of ‘The General’ adapted by Alan Sillitoe from his own novel, and set to music by George Newson. This latter piece was commissioned by the band, with funding from the Arts Council. The concert also includes Shoskavitch’s ‘Festival Overture’, a suite from the Sullivan/Mackerras ballet ‘Pineapple Poll’, Sibelius’ ‘Finlandia’ (with chorus), and from the Choir a selection of operatic choruses.