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Aye, there's nuthin' like a good Scottish tartan. the fancy foot- work ofa Highland. fling, a round of Scotch ale, and an honest but fieree love twixt a lad and las- sie. That's what you get in Briga- doon, which played at the Centre in the Square last week. _ . A . Lerner and Loewe created this story of history and imagination, which is set 'to bagpipes and features jovial townspeople. folklore and traditional Scottish brogue. While hunting in the highlands two Americans from New York, one a scathing cynic and the other not, lose themselves in a fog and discover the temporary beauty of Brigadoon. The New York Music Theatre Group's presentation of this mystical musical was pleasur- able but a touch foggy due to sound trouble caused by crack- ling body mikes worn by the players. Aye, a sound for sore ears it was, to be sure. -iiirthy "Smith as Tommy Al- bright, the lad who falls for the Audience taken up the high road and low road by flawed Brigadoon productiep Saturday, March 22, l? a_.m.-4 p.m. AND YOU WILL BE BACK FOR THE INDESCRIBABLE WOK TASTE! - at alenbriar Home Hardware Come and see the new Waltec washerless taps Faucets for all your needs: shower, basin, kitchen, etc. There will also be a Free Draw. -- WALTEC _ FAUCET DEMONSTRATION 1095 Weber St. E., Kitchener 764-6519 699 Belmont Ave. W., Kitchener 578-7900 Home of the Handyman 50' OFF Inquire about our take-om and dining room specials. Business luncheons served Mon. - Fri. -iriCii" “mu 'W- v/,srJr(i/'" ti Ur): ONE DAY SPECIAL - FOR THIS EVENT ONLY REDUCED PRICES tht SELECTED "" This Is Your Chance to Save! NO LIMIT PICK UP ORDERS ONLY Mot valid on Monday and Tum”) Mon-Wed. 11 a.m.-1 mm; Thur... 11 a.m.-2 mm: " Fri. I Sat., " mum-3 an; Son., 4 D.M.W Hardware BIG JOHN'S 'iff' SUBMARINES Offer good until March 31/86 W.C. ANY LARGE SUBMARINE zkiWéiQTsC (If. Waterloo 886-2950 Mon., Tue... Wat, Sat. 9-6; Thurs., Fri. 9-9 HOME HARDWABE GLENBRIAR fair Fiona MacLaren (Elizabeth N. Walsh) was all but bright - a little wooden at times in his role. , "Walsh tar outdistanced Smith with her vibrant soprano. Walsh radiated in her sincere lassie's portrayal as Fiona. Her accent and demeanor were smooth and natural and her voice sweet and captivating, as she and Albright find true love in the misty miracle town. Rick Sabatini as Albright's skeptical pal Jeff Douglas stole the show on several occasions, with many dour comments im- peccably timed, as he becomes unwittingly partnered with buxom-built Iassie Meg Brockie played by Judy Walstrum. Waistrum milked her maid's role to the hilt providing a good balance to Sabatini's dry, rather pessimistic view of life, love and relationships in general. Joe lnscoe, as ancient Scots- man and prophet Mr. Lundi, was also an asset playing his vintage character to the hilt. Brigadoon contains some asdi/is" N51". W., Watdrtoo (mum Hm) 7451 903 Restaurant heavy statements about love; me and true peace of mind, all neatly packaged in Lerner and Loewe's standard style with lush, sugary harmony. ane'unforgivzible aspect of this Brigadoon was the sound of The Kitchener-Waterloo Phil- harmonic Choir will present J. S. Bach'., St. John Passion on Good Friday, Mar. 28, at 8 p.m. at The Centre In The Sq late. It will be sung in German. Bach, considered by many to be the greatest musical genius of all time, created the St. John Passion in 1724 for the Easter Week vesper service in Leipzig, Germany. The recital of the Passion story during Holy Week goes back to pre-Reformation times. Even today, the pre- Easter season in Germany is not complete without attending at least one performance of a Pas- sion by Bach. One of Bach's greatest achievements, St. John Passion is one of the most dramatic masterpieces known. It opens with a powerful and resonant chorus of praise to God. It concludes with a lullaby: Christ K-W Philharmonic presents special performance of Bach's St. John Passion 1Ctraeea5t.WertatQoeeat, MM!“ mm. Ontario than. ' M. 149 76raest 00 - (was. no." " m St. (mm Cttee. 0"“- - I”: yuan It" 1:“; 'W..-eFe. -ri_e'e" ___ mode the best 'ge,"f,l','g seeders in the popular price rmoe. Throuoh a col CY of continual research ma myrrthno on on their models, they have coostantty s wed dread ot the rest In performance. For the post ten ypors a1itsly,Altc.toy.i/is. new 'G7 EJVWédth‘éCfijififilflE‘MA (In) WVUKW nu." FF u '7'. --'__ie- __, performance. Themvoommm. They rtkioreotartetsooodorit?rfter Hvoummedaoolr iFrtu'iiGiiiirF/e"ttuuai-itoo!'. Now they intrt8ttctoyteteS!tto! £50 revolutimsr'x NE GOT THE LEADING EDGEI! bagpipes made by a keyboard simulation. Ye no canna do that and get away with it in a Show of this Gaelic nature. _ Asrigadoon's ensemble chorus line was a touch lacklustre in plaid pockets of the program and is not dead, He is merely asleep. This oratorio is both dramatic and intimate, effectively convey- ing the pain and immediacy of St. John's Gospel. The action is historical, but the reactions are contemporary, and it is this interaction of past and present which gives Bach's Passion its dramatic power. It bridges the 2,000 years separating Christ's time from ours. The 130-voice Philharmonic Choir, comprising some of this area's finest singers, is firmly established as one of Canada's leading choral organizations. The choir will be joined by several outstanding soloists. Catherine Robbin, Canada's leading mezzo soprano, has ap- peared with the Choir on many occasions. She has several re- cordings to her credit and was WATERLOO CHRONtCLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH Mb, 1966 - PAGE 31 m ELM: the dance sequences were bland, with the exception of the cultural sword dance. Directed by William Wes- brooks, Brigadoon had its high roles and low roles with several strong acting performances. the teacher of Theresa Thibo- deau, another soloist with the choir. Thibodeau, a soprano, is a former member of the Elmer Iseler Singers. Darrell Lauer, tenor, is a specialist in Bach roles. He has an active concert career in the U.S. and Canada, and is a frequent soloist at Bach fer tivals. Gary Relyea, baritone, is a great favorite with local audi- ences, and has performed exten- sively with the Canadisan Opera Company (COC). In the bass role will be Mark Pedrotti, who has also performed with the COC. Also Joining the choir, under the musical direction of Howard Dyck, will be the Kitchener-Wa- terloo Symphony Orchestra. Tickets, $8.50, $10.50 and $12.50, are available at The Centre In The Square box office and BASS agencies.