April 2008
April 23rd
As part of the preparations for the first performance of Sir Richard's Cap, Andrew ran a series of Choral Workshops in Devon Schools: Whitchurch CPS, Tavistock CPS and here he is seen in action with youngsters from Manadon Vale PS, Plymouth.
April 30th
First performance of "Sir Richard's Cap- a Tale of the Tamar", Opus 114, by soloists and massed choirs from West Devon, conductor Andrew M. Wilson. Tavistock Parish Church, 7.30pm. This cantata is a commission from the Tavistock Festival of Music and the Arts. It tells the exciting story of how Sir Richard Edgecombe (twice mayor of Tavistock) escaped from Cotehele when pursued by Richard III's men after the failure of Buckingham's rebellion in 1483. For more details click here to go to the Sir Richard's Cap page. Alongside the portrait of Sir Richard himself, are the soloists at the first performance (l.to r.) Ian Hardy (Henry Tudor), Steven Phillips (Sir Richard Edgecombe), Kate Walker (Joan Edgecombe), Roseanne Perry (Piers Edgecombe) and Andrew. The piano was played by Mary Mazur-Park and the organ by Dr. Sean Sweeney.
March 2008
March 9th
Second performance of the Flute Sonata Opus 108 given by Lucille Burns and Catherine Milledge to the Weymouth Music Club, Dorset, 3.00pm.
March 15th
First performance of the "Missa Brevis" Opus 112 for a capella choir, given by the South West Chamber Choir, conducted by the composer, in Tavistock Parish Church.
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