National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales 2017

“Zimmer vs. Williams” with The London Concert Orchestra

Date: November 18, 2018

Time: 15:00

Location: St David's Hall, Cardiff

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For one performance only, the very best scores from two of the most revered film composers of all time will be brought to life by the London Concert Orchestra and conductor Pete Harrison.

Hans Zimmer and John Williams have worked with some of the world’s most famous directors, and won countless awards with films that have been box- office hits, receiving huge acclaim. Their film compositions rank among the most memorable and popular of all time.

E.T.
Harry Potter
Jurassic Park
Man of Steel
Inception
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Dark Knight Rises
Batman Begins
The Da Vinci Code
Gladiator
Superman

“A Night at the Movies” with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Date: November 21, 2018

Time: 19:30

Location: The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

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Conducted and presented by Pete Harrison, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra transports you to Hollywood in this film spectacular!

Filled with action and adventure, this concert is perfect for film lovers, families, newbies and regular concertgoers, so if you have never been to a classical concert before, why not give something new a try?

Featuring music from your all-time favourite blockbuster film scores including:

THE AVENGERS

E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL

OUT OF AFRICA

WITNESS

THE LORD OF THE RINGS

THE MISSION

DANCES WITH WOLVES

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING

633 SQUADRON

…and many more!

“Space Spectacular” with The Manchester Concert Orchestra

Date: November 25, 2018

Time: 15:00

Location: The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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MUSIC LIGHTS LASERS FIREWORKS

Back by popular demand! Experience The Bridgewater Hall but not as you know it. Witness the force of a full 75-piece symphony orchestra in this sensational concert of your favourite music from deep space and beyond in a galaxy of sight and sound. Conducted and presented by Pete Harrison.

John Williams: Star Wars, Superman, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T.

Holst: Mars, Jupiter from the Planets

Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra

PLUS

Star Trek, Thunderbirds and many more.

“Pink Floyd” Concert with The New Russian State Symphony Orchestra (Novaya Rossiya) and the Yurlov Russian State Academic Choir

Date: December 5, 2018

Time: 19.00

Location: Moscow International Music House

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Back by popular demand, all the greatest hits of Pink Floyd for orchestra, rock band and choir.

Programme includes;

Time
Us & Them
Hey You
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Wish You Were Here
Money
In The Flesh
Another Brick in the Wall
Great Gig in the Sky
Take It Back… and more.

‘Christmas Starts Here’ with Inspiration Choir Southampton and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Date: December 15, 2018

Time: 19.30

Location: Central Hall, Southampton

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For many people the Inspiration Christmas extravaganza is the start of the festive season. Musical Director Pete Harrison together with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra we will once again bring you the magic of the holiday season in the way only the massed voices of Inspiration can. All your favourite carols – traditional and new – will put you truly in the festive spirit. The programme includes ‘Silent Night’, ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’, ‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’, ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’, plus many more festive favourites.

“Christmas at the Movies” with The Philharmonia Orchestra

Date: December 16, 2018

Time: 15.00

Location: Royal Festival Hall

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Don’t stay Home Alone this Christmas. Join Conductor and presenter Pete Harrison and the Philharmonia for a magical afternoon of Christmas treats at this concert of timeless classics stuffed full of great music from your favourite festive films.

Includes;

Home Alone
The Polar Express
Love Actually
Harry Potter
It’s A Wonderful Life
Elf
White Christmas
The Snowman

Last Night of the Christmas Proms with Michael Xavier & the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Date: December 19, 2018

Time: 19:30

Location: Great Hall, Exeter

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Kick off Christmas with a fun-packed concert for all the family, featuring classics old and new, all wrapped up with a sprinkling of magic and sparkle. A rollercoaster of seasonal favourites includes Jingle Bells, White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Let it Snow Let it Snow, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and much, much more!

The BSO will be joined by conductor Pete Harrison and West End and Broadway star Michael Xavier who will be singing songs from the shows including Sunset Boulevard and selections from Disney and Rodgers & Hammerstein. BSO favourite Ron Goodwin will also be featured with some of his most enjoyable medleys and arrangements.

Michael is an award-winning and two-time Laurence Olivier Award nominated actor who recently starred on Broadway as Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard opposite Glenn Close and then in Prince Of Broadway on Broadway.

Michael is currently filming the role of Dr Steph Belcombe in Sally Wainwright’s Gentleman Jack for BBC/HBO.

West End & UK productions include starring roles in Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close (Won Best Actor Broadway World Award), Love Story (Olivier award nomination – Best Actor In A Musical), Into The Woods (Olivier award nomination – Best Supporting Performance In A Musical), Shakespeare’s The Wars of the Roses, Show Boat, The Phantom of the Opera, Assassins, The Pajama Game, Spamalot!, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Pageant, Soho Cinders, Sweet Charity, Hello Dolly!, Wonderful Town, Oklahoma!, Mamma Mia!, Miss Saigon and The Mikado. TV / Film roles include: Never Let Go and Gnomeland.

Michael co-hosted the Olivier Awards Piazza Stage event in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Last Night of the Christmas Proms with Michael Xavier & the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Date: December 20, 2018

Time: 19:30

Location: Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Michael is currently filming the role of Dr Steph Belcombe in Sally Wainwright’s Gentleman Jack for BBC/HBO.

Michael co-hosted the Olivier Awards Piazza Stage event in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Christmas Spectacular with the Scottish Concert Orchestra

Date: December 21, 2018

Time: 19:30

Location: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

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Christmas Spectacular is a cracker of a show with music, dance, lights, spectacle and a snow-filled finale. The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall will spring to life with high kicks, festive fun and special effects plus all the trimmings in the company of a full show band, West End vocalists and our all-star Jingle Belle Dancers.

Join in with toe-tapping tunes and sing along to seasonal songs including Merry Christmas Everyone, Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bell Rock, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Merry Christmas Everybody and many more… It’s the ultimate, unmissable Christmas party.

Merry Christmas Everyone
Winter Wonderland
Jingle Bell Rock
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday
Sleigh Ride
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Merry Christmas Everybody
All I Want for Christmas Is You
We Need a Little Christmas
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Alison Jiear guest singer
Nadim Naaman guest singer
Pete Harrison conductor
Jingle Belle Dancers
The Consort of Voices
Scottish Concert Orchestra

Last Night of the Christmas Proms with Michael Xavier & the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Date: December 22, 2018

Time: 19:30

Location: The Lighthouse, Poole

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Kick off Christmas with a fun-packed concert for all the family, featuring classics old and new, all wrapped up with a sprinkling of magic and sparkle. A rollercoaster of seasonal favourites includes Jingle Bells, White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Merry Christmas Everybody, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and much, much more!

Michael is currently filming the role of Dr Steph Belcombe in Sally Wainwright’s Gentleman Jack for BBC/HBO.

Michael co-hosted the Olivier Awards Piazza Stage event in 2013, 2014 and 2015.