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Thunderclap for PLC

Paul Lovatt-Cooper's latest work gains a standing ovation in Switzerland.

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The latest work by composer Paul Lovatt-Cooper has been given a standing ovation following its premiere in Switzerland by Black Dyke last weekend.

Performed under the direction of Dr Nicholas Childs at the Swiss Open Gala Concert, 'When Thunder Calls' is a choreographed concert opener that introduces the emerging band section by section.

Standing ovation

Black Dyke's second half opening was so well received the audience gave it an immediate standing ovation.

Commenting on the reception Paul told 4BR: "I really enjoyed working on the piece. When talking with Nick about its design we wanted an opener with a difference ,and so we worked on the choreography in fine detail to make it a success.

Bowled over

He added: "I was bowled over by the way it was received. The Swiss audiences really enjoy Black Dyke performing, but to gain a standing ovation at the start rather than the end of the performance was something very special."

Black Dyke's MD added: "Paul really pulled one out of the hat with this one. I wasn't surprised at the standing ovation as it is an absolute cracking concert piece."

The Swiss audiences really enjoy Black Dyke performing, but to gain a standing ovation at the start rather than the end of the performance was something very specialPLC

Fifth world premiere

'When Thunder Calls' marks Paul's fifth world premiere this year — with one more to come.

Following 'Island Whirl', 'Fire in the Blood', 'Festiva Brazilia' and 'Childs Lullaby' and now 'When Thunder Calls' the quintet will be completed on Saturday with 20 performances of his 100th National Finals test piece, 'Breath of Souls'.

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