Record

Performance TitleRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock
Performance Date23 November 2016
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time19:31
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsMetro Voices (Joanna Forbes, Mary Carewe, Jenny O'Grady, Alice Fearn, Tom Pearce, Ben Goddard, Michael Dore and Callum McIntosh)
ConductorsNick Davies
Set List'Fanfare for the Common Man', Emerson, Lake, Palmer,
'Bittersweet Symphony', The Verve, arr. Freeman,
'Layla', E Clapton, arr. Townend,
'Starlight', Muse, arr. Townend,
'Bat Out of Hell', Meatloaf, arr. Townend,
'God Only Knows', The Beach Boys, arr. Townend,
'Classical Gas', Williams, arr. Townend,
'One Day Like This', Elbow, arr. Townend,
'The Final Countdown', Europe, arr. Townend,
'Purple Rain', Prince, arr. Townend,
'Starman', D Bowie, arr. Townend,
'Changes', D Bowie, arr. Townend,
'Space Oddity', D Bowie, arr. Townend,
'Life on Mars', D Bowie, arr. Townend
INTERVAL
'Eye of the Tiger', Survivor, arr. Townend,
'Bohemian Rhapsody', Queen, arr. Townend,
'Someone Like You', Adele, arr. Egan,
Addicted to Love', Turner, Palmer,
'Viva La Vida', Coldplay, arr. Egan,
'Fix You', Coldplay, arr. Townend,
'Sweet Child O'Mine', Guns N' Roses arr. Townend,
'Livin' On a Prayer', Bon Jovi arr. Townend,
'Wonderwall', Oasis, arr. Townend,
'Thriller', M Jackson, arr. Townend,
'Stairway to Heaven', Led Zeppelin, arr. Townend,
ENCORE
'We Are the Champions' Queen, arr. Townend,
Performance NotesHear your musical heroes come to life for one epic night in this must-see show of classic rock anthems and hit songs performed by the amplified Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and rhythm section.

This rocking evening will feature a spectacular light show to accompany the iconic music of:
Queen, Coldplay, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Elbow, Tina Turner, Adele, Meat Loaf, Led Zeppelin… and many more!

New for 2016 - A tribute to the great British rock legend David Bowie.

Standing ovation at ovation at the end of the concert.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2016/153)
Handbill (RAHE/6/2016/71),
Poster (RAHE/2/2016/52)
Ticket Prices£17.16-£58.33
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/gqTgz62gV6Jfp5
https://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/FCvFKs4FM0NPkk
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/6/2016/71Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock 201623 November 2016
RAHE/1/2016/153Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock23 November 2016
RAHE/2/2016/52Symphonic Rock23 November 2016
RAHE/8/7/2016/62Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock set list23 November 2016
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work10695Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/687Bruce; Kenneth ' Ken' Robertson (1951-); Scottish broadcaster
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/688Metro Voices; 1996-; English choir
DS/UK/689Davies; Nick (fl 2011-); English conductor
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