This work is dedicated to Elsa who was the younger sister of Eric Ball's wife. Elsa died unexpectedly and it is suggested that this dedication was in her memory. I have performed this work in concert and it certainly produces an emotional response from the performers, but, in my experience, a visible reaction from the audience - there were many listeners that were clearly effected by the music. It is a great piece of music for that reason. It is wonderful to see your young and talented band play this music from the 1950s. Well done everybody.
This work is dedicated to Elsa who was the younger sister of Eric Ball's wife. Elsa died unexpectedly and it is suggested that this dedication was in her memory. I have performed this work in concert and it certainly produces an emotional response from the performers, but, in my experience, a visible reaction from the audience - there were many listeners that were clearly effected by the music. It is a great piece of music for that reason. It is wonderful to see your young and talented band play this music from the 1950s. Well done everybody.