Gypsy turn for Palm Court

By Lexi Bainas, The Citizen
February 25, 2009

It's time for a Gypsy Carnival, cry the musical enthusiasts that make up the Palm Court Light Orchestra.

British violinist Marianne Olyver leads the Orchestra Sunday, March 8 in an exuberant, fun-filled concert of gypsy music including Brahms's Hungarian Dances, Monti's Csárdás, the Tango Jealousy and selections from Fiddler on the Roof. Get out your dancing shoes!

Olyver has a wonderful warm personality and is one heck of a fiddle player, says Palm Court founder Charles Job.

"Back in the UK, Marianne studied with one of my violin heroes, Alfredo Campoli. As a youngster I can well remember attending a Campoli concert. The Kreisler encores went on forever. Marianne will lead the Orchestra from the violin in the tradition of Albert Sandler, Max Jaffa, Reginald Leopold and, in more modern times, André Rieu.

Showtime is 2 p.m. Tickets are $26 for adults, $14 for students. Get them at the Cowichan Ticket Centre or call 250-748-PLAY to reserve.

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