Review of the Warren Philharmonic Concert of November 18, 2007
Jerome K. Stephens
November 19, 2007
William Walton, Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughn-Williams, Gustave Holtz. All are major figures in 20th Century British classical music. Although Elgar had composed popular concert marches, it was William Walton who was tapped to compose the “Crown Imperial March” to honor the coronation of King George VI. This march, along with Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance marches, are very much a part of the British musical tradition. Those who have heard broadcast, or live, performances of these at the Proms concerts, and have heard the audiences singing along with them, know how true this is.
According to the program notes, Walton was known as a “bad boy” in his early years, notably for the composition of a work titled “Facade.” A recording of this exists that has the Sitwells, a well known family of poets, reading their verses to the rhythms of Walton’s music. A poem of Dame Edith Sitwell that I remember from my college English Literature was the tongue in cheek “Solo for Ear Trumpet.” This gives an idea of the circles Walton Moved in.
H&R Block Offers Tax Seminars Jeffrey Joseph, District Manager 11/15-- H&R Block (www.hrblock.com) would like to provide your members with knowledge on taxes, FREE OF CHARGE. Our Community Speakers Bureau will arrange for a tax professional to speak at your organization, customizing a presentation to cover the organizations' particular area of interests. Below is a list of the many topics to choose from. Consider scheduling a H&R Block tax professional to present year-end planning advice, a discussion of recent tax changes, filing tips, and tax issues. Question and answer sessions are always included with any presentation. Simply contact our Community Outreach Coordinator, Suzanne Liptak, to schedule a speaker for a specific date at (330)965-2314. This is a free service we offer to the public. Topics offered are ....
