This suite of four movements must surely have been inspired by Harry Potter! Each movement explores magical themes and expressions. 1. Harum Skarum 2. Allahazan 3. Hokus Pokus 4. Abrakh Adabra. Movements may be played individually or as a completely suite of approximately 6 mins 30 secs. This must be a favourtie for young wizards to cast a spell over their audience!

This suite traces mythical legends of the 'Liverbirds'. This audience pleaser, based on the great city of Liverpool, has titles which need no further explanation. 1. Midnight Tango 2. Matthew Street Stomp 3. Albert Dock Serenade 4. Concert Square Stomp. This should have them dancing in the aisles!

This christmas song is from a collection of Medieval songs Piae Cantione. These turnes were preserved in a printed edition dated 1582 but the tune Personent Hodie is believed to date back to 1360. Populary konown as On This Day Earth Shall Ring, the carol tells of the birth of Christ with a verse recounting the visit of the Wise Men.

Quem Pastores Laudavere first appeared in a manuscript dated 1410 which was found at Hohenfurth Abbey in Germany. The melody and additional verses were published in many 16th century German song books (also with the title Wachet Auf) and remains a Christmas favourite to this day.

Franz Joseph Haydn, a prolific composer, wrote over 100 symphonies. Many of these symphonies had nicknames, including 'The Drum Roll', The Military', and this, No.94, 'The Surprise'. History tells us that Haydn, wearied of audiences losing attention at his concerts, wrote in a 'surpirse', in the second, tranquil, movement with a sudden loud chord. No doubt Haydn held the audience's attention through the rest of the performance!

Written in 1785, the Serenade in G major (K525) became better known as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - one of Mozart's best-known works. The serenade was designed to be played at social functions usually outdoors. True to his genius Mozart elevated this form of music to the highest level possible in his day. Above all this music was written to entertain, so enjoy and don't forget to smile!

This popular Christmas carol, believed to be Welsh in origin, first appeared in the early 1700s in Edward Jones's Musical and Poetical relics of the Welsh Bards. Its origins are reputed to have come from a tune called Nos Galan (New Year's Eve) dating back to the 16th century. Today it still represents the joy of Christmas and numbers amongst the all-time most popular carols.

Träumerei (or Reverie) is the seventh movement from Schumann's Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood). The suite was written for piano in 1838 as a musical recollection of his childhood. Originally containing 30 movements the final published edition contained just 13. The movement is just right for that quiet spot in any concert programme.

In British military establishments throughout the world, lowering the Union Flag at the end of the day, when performed with full ceremony, incorporates the evening hymn and last post. It is also the focal point of remembrance at military funerals and, in particular, at Armistice Day parades. This sensitive arrangement incorporates the hymn The Day is Ended and, of course, The Last Post.

Spending much time in Spain, Ron Wiffin has been drawn towards the exciting Spanish dance rhythms. With this work you can almost feel the dancers swirling around you in the brilliant summer sun!