The sound revolution

wed; 19th

Item : "Five Grimaces "by Erik Satie ; played Miss Victoria Beatrice Jones, on the grand piano.

Miss Victoria Beatrice Jones is not as you might imagine her to be. While she's no less attractive than a [unclear: hypothetir] 'Miss Victoria' winner. 'Victoria' is her name (remember Major Major Major?) and she's got more important things to do than enter beauty contests. She plays the piano for instance. Startlingly, at least when she plays Satie. Erik Satie, one of the most eccentric musicians ever, died in 1925. Most musicians have trouble being' understood' during their lifetimes only to be acclaimed when dead. Satie's eccentricities have been acclaimed but his music is yet to be understood, fortunately.

Vicky Jones gallantly communicated the energy and humour of the so-called "Five Grimaces". Sitting on two chairs to be in the best position to pound the keys, she recreated the eccentricity, drama, and beauty of the musician and the music. No gentle beauty, of course, it's music to accompany a karate massage or a night in a concrete-mixer. A great success, these "Five Grimaces", especially with Vicky Jones adding a few grimaces of her own.

David Guerin playing "Five Little Pieces" by Max well Davies was no more than an interlude — unmemorable after Satie and before the feature attractions. But in itself excellent.