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Hayley Westenra: Brass & Choral Gala Concert

Concert: Brass & Choral Gala Concert
Venue: Royal Festival Hall, London, UK
Date: 8th September, 2009
Performers: Hayley Westenra (accompanied by Tim Evans on piano and Kerenza Peacock on violin), Roger Webster, Mnozil Brass, Twyford Gospel Choir, Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps, Enfield Band
Host: Jumoke Fashola

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Highlights: A Gala Flourish (Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps), Danny Boy (Hayley Westenra), Magic Moments (Mnozil Brass), Never Saw Blue (Hayley Westenra), Caccini's Ave Maria (Hayley Westenra and Mnozil Brass), World Premiere and Bohemian Rhapsody (Mnozil Brass)

The Brass & Choral Gala Concert was put together in aid of the Royal Free Hospital and it threw together a very odd and eclectic programme - two brass bands, a choir, a crossover singer, a solo cornetist, and a comedic brass group. The ensemble was given the privilege to perform in the prestigious Royal Festival Hall, located a couple of hundred yards away from the London Eye.

The show required much stage movement due to so many acts coming on and off of the stage and requiring different equipment. To fill in those time consuming intervals, the audience were entertained by the lively and enthusiastic host Jumoke Fashola who relished interacting with the audience and discussed the respect and admiration she had for the acts with clear and infectious conviction.

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