International musician Brett Wales to play at Woodhall Spa
Artist for the September 5 Music for Woodhall concert is the amazing international concert star Brett Wales.
Brett was born in Nottingham and raised by his grandparents. His grandfather owned an Elka 707 Organ and the house was always full of music, so it is little wonder that at a very young age Brett displayed a keen interest in music.
HIs grandfather returned home from work one day to discover his young grandson playing the organ with his left hand and keeping time to the rhythm unit. Alwyn asked if he could do the same with his right hand. The response was astounding - unruffled by the request, he did as asked, but with both hands at once. Brett was only three at the time.
He began playing by ear the music he heard, not just the melody, but accompaniment as well. His grandfather built him a Wersi Helios Organ from a kit and he was also taken on visits to the Wersi Organ Company in Germany, where he heard and met the great Franz Lambert and the master himself, Klaus Wunderlich. These artists made a huge impression on Brett and have influenced his style of playing ever since.
Today Brett is constantly in demand, playing to packed out venues all over the country.
Admission for visitors is £8 and the concert by Woodhall Spa Organ Society will start at 7.30pm in Coronation Hall, Spa Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6PZ. Further information on 07419 998158, or visit the website www.woodhallspa-organ.co.uk.