8 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Out-of-the-box thinking brings symphony to fabrication plant By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — The familiar sounds of John Williams music were emanating from the Uni-Fab fabrication plant on Highway 77 on the evening of Friday, April 29 and patrons came away with a very unique, enjoyable experience. Just shy of 300 people purchased tickets to listen to the full Windsor Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Robert Franz. The vast space inside the fabrication plant provided ideal acoustics for the symphony to perform the larger-than-life mu-
MAESTRO ROBERT FRANZ
In Loving Memory of
Don
Toomer Always on our minds Forever in our hearts
sical scores of Williams, who is known for such movie scores as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, Superman and Harry Potter. The idea was spawned recently when Maestro Franz spoke to Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and CAO Peter Neufeld about finding a unique venue for a full-orchestra concert. The symphony’s most recent concerts in Leamington have only included a portion of the orchestra due to space limitations. “He encouraged us to think outside of the box,” said Mayor MacDonald. “I turned to Peter and said, let’s talk to Abe.” Abe is Abe Fehr, President and owner of UniFab, known for his commitment to community events. Abe and his daughter Mary didn’t hesitate and got the idea rolling. During the course of last week, Uni-Fab employees spent time preparing the main fabrication area to be taken down, and then on Friday afternoon about 15 employees took part in the remarkable transformation from fabrication plant to concert hall. The sounds, the smell and the lighting were just what Maestro Franz wanted — authenticity. The audience was
hanging on every note as the talented orchestra performed many familiar tunes with Franz providing commentary and background prior to each song. “It was so great seeing the community coming together and so excited,” said Maestro Franz. “We loved the space, the acoustics and it was such a fun night.” Asked whether he’d bring the full orchestra back for another concert at Uni-Fab, he didn’t hesitate. “We’d love to do it again,” he said. “Lots of possibilities for the future.”
About 300 patrons enjoyed the music of John Willams at the Uni-Fab plant on Highway 77 on Friday, April 29. The unique setting made for some enhanced acoustics. SUN photos
Margaret Gillie performs a clarinet solo during the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Victor’s Tale from the movie Terminal.
Instruments such as the timpani, shown here, produced some great sounds amplified by the acoustics at the Uni-Fab plant.
Love from your family
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Memorial Service & Celebration of Life
BILL SHERK
The Old Car Detective reaches 80 on MAY 4TH
For
Alexander (Sandy) Baird Morgan
and we’re not talking kilometers.
In Loving Memory of
Marion & Leonard PuLLey ~May 6, 2017~
Happy Birthday Wishes to Bill From family, friends and fans of his articles on classic cars!
~August 1, 2017~
We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which we’ll never part. God has you in His arms, we’ll always have you in our hearts. Gene & Pam, Richard & Janice and Families
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022 1:00 - 3:30 PM
at The Pavilion at the Roma Club, 19 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington
The formal Memorial Service and Celebration of Sandy’s Life will commence as close to 1:00 p.m. as possible. When the service is concluded, attendees may stay on and continue the celebration with other attendees. There will be finger foods and a cash bar available. The Pavilion is located at the rear of the Roma Club. Drive to the back of the large parking lot and you will see the Pavilion. We will look forward to seeing all of you at the Celebration of Sandy’s life. Please mark your calendars if you are able to attend.
