Comments on: The Capital Band’s “Strange Meetings” a resounding musical success

By: Egbert

Egbert — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:12:38 +0000

Wow, Rarely have I seen a man infuse his poetry with such diction, clarity and poise.

By: Egbert

Egbert — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:11:12 +0000

I thought the poetry reading was of a world class standard. The music was good but the poetry was heavenly. Rarely have I seen a man infuse his poetry with such diction, clarity and poise.

By: Caroline Campbell

Caroline Campbell — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:33:15 +0000

My friend, Sally, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Capital Band’s recent performance at Vogelmorn Hall. I particularly appreciate how Doug Harvey and his musicians are prepared to take risks and offer up something different to the norm. Moreover, I like that the band’s performance in an intimate space allows the audience to experience viscerally the chosen pieces, as well as the additional effects such as lighting, movement, and oration. Sally and I both felt that Harvey’s delivery of William Owen’s poems was heartfelt and moving.

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:21:35 +0000

I very much enjoyed the poetry and it helped create a strong narrative for the second half, and the delivery created context for people who aren’t familiar with the words and life of Wilfred Owen. The projection/volume could be improved with a microphone for the next time, but poetry shouldn’t be read at a single level without feeling.

A ‘Strange Meeting’ I’d go to again.

By: Helen Maich

Helen Maich — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:51:13 +0000

I loved the poetic performance! Very much. I just did.