Flautissimo
The Southampton Flute Orchestras
The Southampton Flute Orchestras
In May Flautissimo went on tour to Market Harborough. We arrived on Friday evening, and the kind staff at Premier Inn allowed us to rehearse in the reception area. On Saturday morning we busked in town centre under the amazing Old Grammar School. Then in the evening we joined up with the local GBRT Flute Choir for a concert in the Congregational Church Hall. GBRT hosted us very well, and the concert comprised pieces from each group and some joint pieces. It was received very well by a large audience.
On Sunday, after a visit to Foxton Locks we busked in Welland Park and entertained the Sunday visitors with a varied selection of music.
Everyone enjoyed the tour, and we hope that we will be able to host GBRT in the future.
This concert was a celebration of Autumn, approaching winter and, of course, Christmas. We were delighted to be joined by the voices of Winchester A Cappella. Before in interval all three groups played - Flautissimo, Piccolissimo and A Cappella with great performances from all. After the interval, Christmas got underway with some familiar and less familiar seasonal pieces. Thanks to Winchester A Cappella for joining us for this concert.
Beautiful weather, a beautiful venue and beautiful music - what better way could there be to spend a summer afternoon? Both Flautissimo and Piccolissimo performed for visitors to the gardens who enjoyed a varied programme of music. The Can-can and Mexican Hat Dance went down particularly well!