1985 Berlin
GRAND MILITARY CONCERT
This involved 15 bands, 560 musicians, the Choir, Scottish dancing and a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” complete with cannon fire, unique lighting effects and a giant firework display. Bands of the American and French forces and the West Berlin Police Orchestra were also involved
(Director of Music - Lt Col D Kimberley of the Grenadier Guards)
Musical Staff
Alwyn Humphreys (Musical Director) ~ Mair Wyn Jones (Accompanist)
The Concert
25th June - 30th June - The Waldbuhne (an arena near the Olympic Stadium)
Choir Hosts
RAF Gatow
Lemgo
1st July - Concert - Stornoway Barracks for the Royal Regiment of Wales and their families
The Choir was hosted at the barracks on the way out to West Berlin and back