WASBE Nightlife
At the completion of each evening concert WASBE members have been enjoying late night activities as part of the “WASBE club.” Events have included Irish music and Irish dance lessons, a rousing percussion ensemble performance, and a video presentation on the life of Dr. Frederick Fennell. One of the highlights of these late night sessions was a cabaret performance by the Nanset Wind Ensemble of Norway, conducted by Odd Terje Lysebo.
This was the third WASBE performance for the Nanset Wind Ensemble in two days. After a highly successful performance on Thursday evening and a performing for a research session during the day on Friday, they were in the spotlight again Friday night. What a performance! The Nanset Wind Ensemble consisted of many fine players and was also traveling with talented vocalists. The ensemble performed from the parquet floor with vocalists perched above on the staircase landing. Lighting and theatrics were all part of the show, including a young man who performed with a bright blue feather boa! A great variety of repertoire included the music of composers such as Hanns Eisler, Kurt Weill, and Igor Stravinsky. Some of the selections performed were Stravinsky’s Ebony Concerto and Weill’s songs Berlin im Licht, Oh, the Rio Grande, and Captain Valentines Song.
WASBE members relaxed and enjoyed the company of friends and the wonderful entertainment until late into the evening. This energetic and spirited performance was a highly creative and successful way to end the events of the day.
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