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Herald Music Critic plays his part for charity
'A special Centenary fund-raising concert will take place in the Meade-King Hall, Plymouth College. on Wednesday May 16, 2007 at 7.30pm. It has been organised by The Herald's Classical Music Writer & Critic, Philip R Buttall who says: The evening will provide a showcase for some of the school's musical talent, as well as giving some of us older animal lovers a chance to do our bit for a most deserving charity.' ...Tails (Gables Farm Dogs' & Cats' Home Newsletter - Spring 2007)
'A special Centenary fund-raising concert will take place in the Meade-King Hall, Plymouth College. on Wednesday May 16, 2007 at 7.30pm. It has been organised by The Herald's Classical Music Writer & Critic, Philip R Buttall who says: The evening will provide a showcase for some of the school's musical talent, as well as giving some of us older animal lovers a chance to do our bit for a most deserving charity.' ...Tails (Gables Farm Dogs' & Cats' Home Newsletter - Spring 2007)
As an animal-lover, Philip was delighted to help, together with a number of his piano students, friends and associates. A formal cheque presentation of the concert proceeds took place later in June, as subsequently reported in The Herald. Read what Tails (Summer 2007) had to say!
Classic concert to mark centenary - Philip R Buttall writes... The Herald, Plymouth, Friday May 18, 2007
Classic concert to mark centenary - Philip R Buttall writes... The Herald, Plymouth, Friday May 18, 2007
Gables Farm chairman, Carol Gow, said that the animals under her care were totally reliant upon their human friends. That being so, they couldn’t have come up with a more varied musical selection, with certainly something for every taste, or every breed! Opening with a Moszkowski piano duet, where I was joined by former Plymouth College head-boy, Mike Adlington, the first part included arias by young tenor, Steven Phillips, electric guitar solos by Reuben Jones, some more novelty duets, including my own Five-finger Fox-trot, and Three’s Company March, and the school's Samba Band, adding a carnival atmosphere to the proceedings!
Clarinet-teacher, Colin Crossman, entertained with Begin the Beguine, and my own Matilda Goes Walkabout, with pianist, Ralph Jones, continuing the jazz theme. Saxophonist, Tavoya Howeson, wowed everyone with her stylish playing, as did Charlotte Badham's two contrasting vocal solos. Some piano duets, including Fauré’s Mi-a-ou, for the cats, and a J C Bark (or Bach!) Sonata for the dogs, brought this most enjoyable evening to a close, and which definitely provided some nice little treats for the animals too!
Clarinet-teacher, Colin Crossman, entertained with Begin the Beguine, and my own Matilda Goes Walkabout, with pianist, Ralph Jones, continuing the jazz theme. Saxophonist, Tavoya Howeson, wowed everyone with her stylish playing, as did Charlotte Badham's two contrasting vocal solos. Some piano duets, including Fauré’s Mi-a-ou, for the cats, and a J C Bark (or Bach!) Sonata for the dogs, brought this most enjoyable evening to a close, and which definitely provided some nice little treats for the animals too!
