Clacton Arts & Literary Society

Archive for December, 2009

The eighth presentation at the Arts and Literary Society  – the Christmas concert – brought back Caledon, the most exciting trio of Scottish tenors in “Christmas in Kilts”.   These three wonderful and exciting singers cavorted around the stage in kilts, singing such fun-filled numbers as The Tartan, Winter Wonderland and an Elvis Presley medley.   These items were interspersed with evocative Scottish airs, carols and lullabies, even one sung in Gaelic.   Audience participation was encouraged with White Christmas and Silent Night and to finish the concert everyone joined in singing Auld Lang Syne.   The audience clapped and cheered, so Caledon gave three encores.   This was a truly lovely and happy evening and a great start to the Christmas season.

The evening was attended by the Chairman of Tendring District Council and sponsored by the Princes Theatre.
                                                            Audrey Owens

                                                               Press Officer

The seventh presentation at the Arts and Literary Society was Winter in Majorca, the story of three months in the life of Chopin and his lover, George Sand. Michael Lunts gave a dramatic portrayal of the dying musical genius as he fought against the consumption which was to kill him and his terrible fears created by the atmosphere of the mountain monastery in Valldemosa. During this performance he played much of the music composed by Chopin during this time especially the many Preludes, which he wrote and rewrote seeking perfection. Among other magical musical moments were the two Polonaises so very famous for Chopin’s portrayal of the war being fought in his native Poland. This was a very unusual entertainment and very gripping. The evening was sponsored by Essex Theatre & Leisure Club, Clacton-on-Sea.

Audrey Owens   Press Officer