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Calpe Gilbert & Sullivan Society (CAGSS)

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Summary:

Summary: CAGSS rehearse every Wednesday at the New Med Dance Studios, near the Hotel Esmerelda, from 1900-2030.

Overview:

Location: Levante Beach
Address: New Med Dance Studios
Near the Esmerelda Hotel
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Contact:

Contact Name: Aileen Lightfoot or Andy Headford
Telephone: (0034) 696 514 613
Email: akheadfordlord@hotmail.co.uk
Calpe Gilbert & Sullivan Society (CAGSS) Description:

Our next Concert will be as follows :-







THE IDEA
The idea like many was dreamt up over a meal and glass of wine (or two).

Andy Headford and Aileen Lightfoot were performing in a Gala evening late 2008, when the conversation somehow turned to Gilbert & Sullivan.
Both commented on their love of the operettas, and with Andy’s producing experience and Aileen’s conducting experience the logical step was to form a society.

In the cold light of day it still seemed a good idea, so they began the arrangements.

THE CLUB
The weekly meetings began early February 2009, advertised for all that loved to perform or be involved in Gilbert and Sullivan.

Gradually over the weeks the membership has grown, although new members are still needed, particularly any ladies who sing alto.

The rehearsals are held at the New Med Dance Studio in Calpe, near the Hotel Esmerelda from 7pm to 8.30pm every Wednesday.

They are very social occasions, with an in house bar adding welcome lubrication to the vocal chords.

The serious work of learning all the songs is done in a light-hearted but organised manner, with everyone having the chance (if they wish) to perform a solo, duet or trio as well as singing in the main choruses.

The ability to read music is not necessary as each part is thoroughly rehearsed separately before being put together with other parts, all that is needed is a willingness to learn.
CALPE'S OWN PIRATES.
 
 An evening at the theatre is always an enjoyable experience, no more so than when I spent an evening with  “THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE ‘ at the Casa de la Cultura in Calpe.

This Gilbert and Sullivan opera is full of the most wonderful music and humour, and when done well, is a joy to watch.

This was the first major production of the newly formed Calpe, Gilbert and Sullivan Society and was performed to near perfection by the large enthusiastic cast.
 
The singing was superb and the choral numbers a joy to listen to.  Everyone played their parts well, from the apprentice pirate, the virginal daughters, to the superb Major General.

So many of the numbers in the show are well known to some of us, and there were a few voices singing softly in the audience.

The placing of the orchestra on the side of the stage was a near to genius idea from someone, as the music was clearly heard by everyone.

Directed by Andrew Headford- Lord, the pirate King himself, this I hope, will be the first of many shows from this Calpe based group.

Colourful costumes, good music and singing and timeless story lines by Gilbert and Sullivan make a wonderful evening out at the theatre. 

Made me think that I should have joined the navy as a career, but too late for me to start swashbuckling now
 
Andrew Kappler-Rumming.
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Some further scenes from the production












The above photos and the photos in the photo gallery of the Pirates of Penzance are courtesy of Benny Davis

If anyone would like more information, please contact Aileen on 696 514 613 (evenings/weekends) or by e-mail on aileen2light@yahoo.com.
  The above photos and the photos in the photo gallery of the Pirates of Penzance are courtesy of Benny Davis

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