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Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Albert Hall, Nottingham
Sunday 10th October 2010
6:00pm

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Yeadon Methodist Church, Leeds
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7:30pm

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As I write this, I've only been to six shows so far, but I don't think I'll be experiencing many better than this one. This saxophone choir (conducted by Kieron Anderson, who is a humorous and engaging presence) is the height of professionalism, and the sound, when I closed my eyes during the 'Danse Macabre', was truly orchestral. There were virtuoso performances from more than one of the choristers and, as was shown during the impromptu round-robin demonstration of the differing sounds of the various saxes, there is a further pot full of virtuosity simmering away on the back burner. Fans of any kind of good music, or just of good anything, should splash out on a ticket for this kind of performance.
Underbelly's Cow Barn, Aug 7 - 12, 5:20pm , £11.50 (£9.00), fpp 129

tw rating: 5/5 (See my own comments below.)

This is a very good review for the Edinburgh Fringe. There is a huge amount on offer and the reviewers can be quite nasty if they feel it will make a better article. I wish it had come out earlier in the week!

Me and the big sax