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Having had a day to recover, I can now write re Saturday's contest. I managed to hear all the band but one in the morning and then the same in the afternoon. I also stayed for the concert and results which were announced at about 10:30! I'm not clever enough to predict exact placings but I was extremely pleased with myself in that I did identify the top five bands if not the actual placings. My untrained ear had Eikanger-Bjorsvik (Norway) in first place in front of YBS especially after YBS knocked over the tam-tam and symphony hall amplification equipment during their performance of A Dove Descending - additional sounds not located in the score. And who was responsible for bringng the spare batteries for the CD player to provide the birdsong? YBS's performance of Tallis Variations was, I think, the most complete but Concert Grosso from E-B was excellent. The timing of the results announcements is a difficult one. It was late and there were some very impatient (or dare I say rude) people in the audience. I don't think that heckling the sponsers is the way forward and some of our foreign guests seemed a little perplexed at this small minority. However, had the results been announed earlier, would sufficient people have been interested enough to stay for the concert? I'm glad I don't have to make these kind of decisions as I don't know the answer. My view - a thoroughly enjoyable day and excellent facilities and a magnificent arena to play in. Keith --
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