Palm Court Trio in Wanstrow

SALUTEMUS is presenting a programme of Palm Court Trios, music from the Grand Hotel era, in Wanstrow Village Hall on Saturday 2^nd March at 7.00pm. with Adam Sealey (violin) David Ellery (cello) and Paul Dowbekin (piano)

In the days before piped music, the proliferation of radio channels and the emergence of the iPod live music was the order of the day. Hotels would have small chamber groups on hand to provide background music to mask the hushed conversations about how difficult it was to find a decent butler or lady’s maid, or the latest scandal about the Prince of Wales. These so-called Palm Court ensembles would play the melodies of the day; popular songs, operatic arias, the newest symphonies as well as the well-known and loved classics.

Pieces to be performed will include a Brahms ‘Hungarian Dance’, Gade’s ‘Jealousy’, Ancliffe’s ‘Down in Zanzibar’ and Adler’s ‘Hernando’s Hideaway’ as well as many other favourites.

Tickets cost £10 and will be available on the door or in advance from SALUTEUMUS or from 01749 850229.