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in the later movements.
Immense credit must also be given to the double bass player, Alex Huang( C, 2023-), who singlehandedly provided the Quartet with an extra growling grit that was instantly noticeable from the first note, heightening the visceral power of said interpretation. Austin played multiple angelic solos, while Jacob Low( B, 2024-) led some of the most intensely brutal attacks imaginable in the fourth movement. Finally, as the fifth and final movement faded away to a close, the tension in the audience was so incredible, that they were too stunned to clap for almost twenty seconds.
As evidenced by the tremendous ensuing applause, the Concerto Concert was undoubtedly a massive success. While none of this would obviously have been possible without the Guildhall players, the ultimate triumph of the evening must be reserved for Austin, RLB and the Chamber Orchestra, lavishing in applause that the school’ s wind players could only have dreamt of in their joint concert earlier this term also with the Guildhall players.
It is exciting to see where RLB will take the Chamber Orchestra next, and if the rumours prove to be correct, that destination may even be overseas. Considering their recent success, the chances are looking good, so if I may make a final request – could you please take the wind players along with you?
Winston Chan( Coll:, 2022-)
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