Denis conducts in rehearsal; the soloist stands behind him
The whole orchestra, in full rehearsal splendour
First fiddles
Rowan in full effect; Heidi, playing the (in)famous piccolo trumpet part,
can be seen behind her
First fiddles, with clothes on. OK, you know what I mean. Sit down.
Lower strings (including monster bass section), woodwind and brass
Denis conducts
Denis takes applause at the end of the first half
Another view of the woodwind and brass - note the imposing lower brass
section
Denis conducts, woodwind and horns respond
The audience applauds madly after the end of Star Wars, and the concert
Having stood the brass and woodwind, Denis stands the percussion for
section applause
With a final bow, Denis acknowledges the applause, the concert concludes,
and we're all off down the Marquis. Photos to follow when Andy Dykes
unloads his camera at me!