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Time to say... Bocelli & Brightman

Time to say…

When people find out that both my wife, Helen and I are musicians, then find out we’re trumpet players, and then find out Helen is a professional singer, the next question usually is do we get to perform together often. Well, the answer is yes we do from time to time, in bands (wind band, brass band and occasionally orchestra if MrsQ gets time to write out the transpositions, typical brass bander…), but I rarely get the opportunity to be…

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Noel and Gertie

With Mrs Q (Helen Power) about to embark on 2017 UK tour of Noel and Gertie, I thought I would use the opportunity to share some pictures I took while Helen worked on this show previously in Frinton-On-Sea in 2014.  I was allowed take pictures on same day the official photographer was in, which was fun. The show, or more correctly a Musical Review, by Sheridan Morley is drawn from the songs, letters, poems, films and diaries of Noel Coward, reflecting…

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