The Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble’s “Mystery and Intrigue” concert features dramatic works from contemporary composers and operatic composers. This free concert is at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cross and High streets, on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 4 p.m.
The contemporary works include Drive! by Patrick Roszell, a brand new work for 2015 that is energetic and fast-paced. Cycle of the Werewolf by Jeremy S. Martin was inspired by the Stephen King short story of the same name. Aria Without Words by Clarence Barber is an exploration of the rich sonority of the concert band. Nemesis by Gary D. Ziek is highly volatile in nature, projecting the powerful and ominous feelings associated with the title.
The operatic works include Intermezzo Sinfonico from “Cavalleria Rusticana” by Pietro Mascagni, featured in countless television commercials and in movies ranging from “Raging Bull” to “Godfather III.” Galop, from “Dance of the Hours” in the opera “La Giocanda” by Amilcare Ponchielli, is familiar even to the non-musical because of its use by Walt Disney, Spike Jones, Allan Sherman, Mel Brooks, “Garfield and Friends” and “The Simpsons.” Intermezzo from “Pagliacci” by Ruggiero Leoncavallo retains the soaring, passionate lines that are the emotional and lyric essence of this expressive work. Selections from “The Pirates of Penzance” by Sir Arthur Sullivan and arranged by John Phillip Sousa perfectly capture the happy-go-lucky spirit of Sullivan’s music and W.S. Gilbert’s brilliant lyrics.
Directed by Dr. Keith A. Wharton, the Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble is an all-ages community concert band. It was formed to offer area wind and percussion musicians an opportunity to continue or return to the pleasures of playing quality music in a large ensemble. New members are always welcome without audition or fee.
For further information, call 410-778-2829. The ensemble is partially supported by the Kent County Arts Council.
Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble (community concert band) free concert – Sunday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cross & High Sts., in downtown Chestertown