Report by: Brian Waters

Performer: Chiho Sunomoto
Instrument: Yamaha EL900 Organ

On Thursday Evening February 12th - International Organist and Top Entertainer from Japan - Chiho Sunamoto visited our Club to give what turned out to be another great concert and there was a larger audience than usual to enjoy the concert with the club making a small profit.

Chiho had not been to Peterborough for almost ten years and a visit from her was long over due, and playing the Yamaha EL900m she started her concert with some music from 'South Pacific.'This was followed by the Classic Film hit ' Singing in the Rain' and then came a lovely version of the 'Oldie' The Grandfather's Clock - featuring the some great 'clock' sounds on the EL900.Chiho then sang the Popular song 'Send in the Clowns' and the audience seemed to particularly appreciate her lovely singing. A selection of about twenty 'Snippets' of Classical Hits followed and the audience were invited to name the Composers, and the popular, Ravels 'Bolero' followed this. Chiho then sang a nice version of 'My Funny Valentine' appropriate for this time of year with her playing piano accompaniment.Then came ' When a Man Loves a Women' and this featured some great Jazz organ sounds, and then to finish the first half we were treated to some Count Basie Big band sounds and then Glenn Millers ' Moonlight Serenade .'As is usual with most artists Chiho had a range of her CDs during the interval and Andrew was with us complete with laptop talking to people about the clubs Website, and of course we held the raffle as usual.The Second half consisted a selection of music from 'West Side Story' - followed by some Japanese music featuring some really appropriate sounds, then a beautiful arrangement of 'As Time Goes By' this featured Trumpet, Vibes and String sounds. A selection of Film music followed including: 'Mission theme' 'Enter the Dragon' and a selection from Harry Potter.To end her programme Chiho played 'River Dance' and after a really good ovation with the audience wanting 'More ' she then ended with a Big Band Number - 'Tequila' Another entertaining evening was enjoyed by everyone, and we will not be waiting another ten years before she returns,.

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