Herry Potter

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One of the finest saxophonists on the planet teams up with an all-star heavy-weight band at the storied New York venue in a set of covers. This is some of the most classic and exciting live music from a modern, small band ensemble that you’ll hear today.

As a symphonist, British composer, pianist, conductor and teacher Philip Cipriani Hambly Potter is at the height of his time. He makes use of an opulent orchestra, from whose palette he draws his colors with a strikingly bold stroke: Where one moment the heavy brass is steering through the surf, the next delicate flutes and tender strings are sounding, through dreamy scenes it is suddenly marching with heavy footwear, and when it comes to helping the works to an applause-worthy conclusion, all those involved have to push themselves to the limits of endurance … This attitude is as fascinating as it is entertaining - just the right middle ground between symphonic seriousness and nonchalant playfulness, a welcome facet of early Romantic literature like the lively concert piece that tastefully separates the two symphonies.

As a symphonist, British composer, pianist, conductor and teacher Philip Cipriani Hambly Potter is at the height of his time. He makes use of an opulent orchestra, from whose palette he draws his colors with a strikingly bold stroke: Where one moment the heavy brass is steering through the surf, the next delicate flutes and tender strings are sounding, through dreamy scenes it is suddenly marching with heavy footwear, and when it comes to helping the works to an applause-worthy conclusion, all those involved have to push themselves to the limits of endurance … This attitude is as fascinating as it is entertaining - just the right middle ground between symphonic seriousness and nonchalant playfulness, a welcome facet of early Romantic literature like the lively concert piece that tastefully separates the two symphonies.

Created by Frederick Ashton for a film in 1971, Tales of Beatrix Potter brings alive, with rich characterisation and invention, the famous images and stories of Beatrix Potter. John Lanchbery's music (incorporating mostly forgotten Victorian melodies) is utterly captivating, inspiring spirited playing from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted by Paul Murphy. Christine Edzard's designs conjure up a lost England of field mice and Berkshire black pigs, of foxgloves and shady groves. Swept up in the ballet's childlike exuberance, the entire cast delivers outstanding portrayals of such colourful figures as Jemima Puddle-Duck, Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and the irrepressible Peter Rabbit. Ashton's warm and witty, yet demanding, choreography creates a piece of charm and grace for all ages.