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Performance TitleThe Royal Hope Gala 2003 in aid of Children with Leukaemia in War Torn Countries
Performance Date26 September 2003
Performance Time20:00
Main PerformersBrigadier Tim Langdon,
Andy Serkis,
Taymoor Marmarchi,
Alin Cojocaru,
Johan Kobborg,
Trudie Styler,
Sting,
Sussan Deyhim,
Placido Domingo,
Kristanna Loken,
Joaquin Cortes,
Pamela Nicholson,
Rory Bremner,
Alex Mead - speakers

Whirling Dervishes

Melanie Blatt,
Sertab Erener,
Zucchero,
Lisa Scott-Lee,
Mafalda Arnauth,
Abhijit,
Keedy,
Saapna Mukhrejee,
Sonu Niigaam,
Sarah Brightman,
Hayley Evetts
Kazem Al Saher,
Elissa,
Nawal Al-Zoghby - vocals

Vasko Vassilev - violin,
Omar Faruk Tekbilek - flute
Orchestra or BandVoodoo Orchestra
ConductorsVasko Vassilev,
Paul Bateman
Set List'Voodoo Violin Overture' (Voodoo Orchestra),
'The Last Post' (Brigadier Tim Langdon),
Reading (Andy Serkis),
'Giselle (excerpt)' (Alin Cojocaru, Johan Kobborg, Voodoo Orchestra)
Reading (Trudie Styler),
'I'm leaving' (Melanie Blatt, Voodoo Orchestra),
Message (Placido Domingo),
Va Pensiero' (Zucchero, Voodoo Orchestra),
Message (Sting),
'Eu Venho' (Mafalda Arnauth, Custodio Castelo),
'Desert Breeze Oriental' (Vasko Vassilev, Abhijit, Saapna Mukhrejee, Sonu Niigaam, Voodoo Orchestra),
Reading (Kristanna Loken),
'Zapatos Blancos' (Joaquin Cortes)
INTERVAL
'The War is Over' (Sarah Brightman, Kazem Al-Saher, Voodoo Orchestra)
'Scheherezade' (Vasko Vassilev, Sussan Deyhim, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Elissa),
'One Thousand and One Nights' (Vasko Vassilev, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Whirling Dervishes, Nawal Al-Zoghby),
'Baghdad Bazaar' (Vasko Vassilev, Sertab Erener, Voodoo Orchestra),
Address (Taymoor Marmarchi on behalf of Hope),
Reading (Alex Mead)
Address (Pamela Nicholson on behalf of Artistes),
'The World Dances (Finale)' (Vasko Vassilev, Keedy, Rory Bremner, Hayley Evetts, Lisa Scott-Lee, Voodoo Orchestra)
Royal PresencePrince Azim
Performance NotesThe Royal Hope Gala 2003 marked the first annual event of children with Leukemia in war torn countries. All profits from this event were used to purchse medical aid for children in Iraq. The evening included performance by world-renowned msuic artists, stunning dance shows and poetry reading by celebrities all conducted by The Royal Opera House lead violinist, Vasko Vassilev.

Guests included Prinze Azim.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2003/123),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2003/33)
Ticket Prices£20-£350
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2003/123The Royal Hope Gala 2003 in aid of Children with Leukaemia in War Torn Countries27 September 2003
RAHE/6/2003/34The Royal Hope Gala 2003 in aid of Children with Leukaemia in War Torn Countries26 September 2003
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Owroseabup_DivThe Royal Hope Gala 2003 in aid of Children with Leukaemia in War Torn Countries1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/5056Brightman; Sarah (14 August 1960); English classical crossover soprano singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer
DS/UK/7156Cortes; Joaquin (22 February 1969); Spanish ballet and flamenco dancer
DS/UK/7627Bremner; Rory (1961-); Scottish impressionist, playwright, comedian
DS/UK/8039Saher; Kazem Al (1957-); Iraqi singer, composer, poet
DS/UK/22Sting (2 October 1951); CBE; English musician and actor
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