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STANDING OVATION

AT THE “PHIL”

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall gave a Maghull Wind Orchestra, featuring Mourne by Adam Dutch in memory
standing ovation to Maghull Wind soloist Andrew Roberts. of one of MWO’s most popular
Orchestra at the end of a triumphant and long-serving musicians, Dave
concert to mark the orchestra’s Other world premieres were Evil Denman.
40th anniversary. Eye by Tom Harrold and Three
States of Change by MWO’s own The orchestra was joined by the
The two and a half hour concert bass trombonist Adam Dutch. Cheshire & Merseyside NHS Choir
featured a string of familiar and the choir from Our Lady of
numbers as well as three world MWO performed Voyage of Valour, Lourdes Catholic Primary School in
premiere compositions. a previous BASBWE commission Southport.
composed by Adam Roberts.
Centrepiece of the concert, The final
attended by over 700 people, Arrangements scored especially for number, a
was Sciamachy, a bass clarinet the concert were Selections from medley of Beatles hits, was a true
concerto composed by BASBWE Oliver and Swing March, both by showstopper which brought
chairman Bill Connor especially for Dave Matthews, and The Mountains of the audience to their feet.

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