A First in Montreal! - The Germans will launch their fiery pyromusical show with the Youth Symphonic Orchestra from Cologne

MONTREAL, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ - On Saturday, July 24, at 10 p.m., the
master pyrotechnicians of the German company WECO, recipients of a gold
Jupiter in 2000, will attempt to seduce the Montréal audience with "Eau de
Cologne," a pyromusical odyssey to the hearts of Cologne and Montréal. A first
in Montréal, this exhibition will be accompanied by a live performance by the
40 musicians of the Youth Symphonic Orchestra of Cologne.
Highlighting this event and to encourage his country in the quest for the
platinum Jupiter, Mr. Marco Wiedemann, representing Germany's Chamber of
Commerce, will make a speech during the opening ceremony at 9:30 p.m., from
the floating stage in La Ronde's Lac des Dauphins.


For the first time this year, the creator of "Eau de Cologne," Mr. George
Alef, will utilise classical instead of modern music, like preceding
competitors. This grand pyromusical journey will link the two metropolises of
Cologne and Montréal and invite spectators to discover, in music and images,
the majestic and exceptional characters of two great multicultural cities that
are rich in culture and customs.

Among other pyromusical surprises of this complex show, spectators will
be dazzled by several magnificent pieces, including one representing the
Cathedral of Cologne. To accomplish this feat, the German team will use cranes
and an aluminum transom from which an incredible waterfall will be deployed.
And to take emotions even further, WECO will utilise a vast selection of
colours and a variety of quality pyrotechnics such as bombs, candles,
fountains, coils, as well as flying and nautical pieces.

For the musical soundtrack, WECO will use a symphonic poem written by
Gunter Hassy, composer, producer and conductor of the Junge Sinfonie Koln
(Youth Symphonic Orchestra of Cologne). M. Hassy will conduct his orchestra
for the WECO show on July 24.

For this event, M. Hassy has composed 4 pieces to represent 4 of the
show's main tableaux. The first piece, "Fireworks Fanfare," has been composed
specifically to integrate with the fireworks. The second piece, "Galeane
Overture," features melodies inspired by traditional Irish music. The third
piece, "Schlaraffe Overture," is a piece composed in 1998 for the 50th
anniversary of the German company. The final piece, "Canadian Overture," was
written for the July 24 Montréal show.

The head office of the German company WECO is located in Eitorf near
Cologne and was founded in 1948 by Hermann Weber. Over the years, the company
has participated in numerous international competitions, including several
Montreal International Fireworks Competitions. WECO was awarded a gold Jupiter
in 2000, a silver Jupiter in 1997 and a bronze Jupiter in 1996. This year, the
firm is in contention for the one and only platinum Jupiter.

The largest manufacturer in Germany, WECO manufactures pyrotechnical
pieces in Eitorf, Kiel and Freiberg, and exports its products throughout
Europe and North America.

The Coupe du monde SAQ fireworks will be presented at 10 p.m., rain or
shine. On fireworks nights, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge is closed to all
vehicles from 8 p.m. until the end of the show.


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Division Manager, Public Relations,
La Ronde,
Member of the Six Flags family