Friday, 17 March & Saturday, 18 March 2023
MusicBox @ NP, 7pm (Friday) & 1pm (Saturday)
FREE, Register here
NPCB’s annual concert series is finally back with Rondeau XXXV, where we celebrate our return from the pandemic!
First staged in Victoria Concert Hall in 1986, Rondeau is held annually with the aim to strengthen the relationship between NPCB’s current members and alumni. Even though Covid-19 has had a huge impact on NPCB’s practice, the band has overcome this adversity and are finally back with Rondeau XXXV to celebrate NPCB’s return from the pandemic!
Day 1 (17 March) Evening, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
The Bandwagon / Philip Sparke
Incantation and Dance / John Barnes Chance
Heaven’s Light / Steven Reineke
Jupiter from Suite “The Planets” / Gustav Holst, Arr Hideaki Miura
Carmen Fantasy / Georges Bizet, Arr Eiji Suzuki
Whistle While You Work / Larry Morey & Frank Churchill, Arr Toshio Mashima
Demon Slayer Medley / Arr Hideaki Miura
Day 2 (18 March) Matinee, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Florentiner March / Julius Fucik
Join Hands (Gratitude and Cheer) / Tsunagaru Project
Highlights from Pom Poko / Arr Toru Kanayama
Glorious Days 光辉岁月 / Wong Ka Kui, Arr Toru Kanayama
March “Sunny Island” / Kahchun Wong
Yoasobi Medley / Ayase, Arr Gohma Mikio
Whistle While You Work / Larry Morey & Frank Churchill, Arr Toshio Mashima
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