When we were in London, U.K. a while ago we came across a college orchestra practicing in the atrium of their college. They played Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. They had a quartet of strings instead of the whole string section and used a bass drum instead of timpani. It was really so well done. I said at the time that they played more like professionals than college students and later read an article that said the very same thing.
A few days later, we were lucky enough to be treated to the Classical Extravaganza at Royal Albert Hall. They played the 1812 Overture as well and it was was magnificent. However, that didn't take away from our enjoyment of the surprise presentation by the London College orchestra. Each was wonderful in its own way. What makes this one wonderful to you? I love the drummer.
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