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Performance TitleFriendship Matinee - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock
Performance Date1 May 2018
Performance DayTuesday
Performance Time15:03
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsCapital Voices (Annie Skates, Katie Birtill, Yona Dunsford, Emma Kershaw, David Combes, CJ Neale, James Spilling,Matthew Little)
ConductorsDavid Firman
Set List'Fanfare for the Common Man', Emerson, Lake and Palmer, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Layla', Derek and the Dominos, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Rolling in the Deep', Adele, arr. Jørgensen (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Someone Like You', Adele, arr. Egan (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Changes', David Bowie, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Stairway to Heaven', Led Zeppelin, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction', The Rolling Stones, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Sweet Dreams', Eurythmics, arr. Mancini (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'You Really Got Me', The Kinks, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Shine', Take That, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Faith', George Michael, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Livin' on a Prayer', Bon Jovi, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Thriller', Michael Jackson, arr. Arnold (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Bohemian Rhapsody', Queen, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
ENCORE
'Angels', R Williams, arr. Townend (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
Performance NotesEach year the Royal Albert Hall presents its Friendship Matinee, a specially programmed matinee performance in the main auditorium providing people who are part of a charity or community group, and those who may not usually come to the Hall, the opportunity to see world-class shows for just £5.

Hear your musical heroes come to life in this must-see show of classic rock anthems and hit songs performed by the amplified Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and rhythm section.

This rocking celebration will feature the iconic music of: Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Queen, Take That, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, *Bon Jovi*… and many more!

New for 2018: A special celebration of British music icon Adele , and a tribute to the legendary George Michael.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2018/22)
Ticket Prices£5
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/Xn9XdOlXanf8g
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2018/22Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents Symphonic Rock1 May 2018
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work11226Friendship Matinee - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Symphonic Rock1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/687Bruce; Kenneth ' Ken' Robertson (1951-); Scottish broadcaster
DS/UK/3472Capital Voices; fl 2000-; British choir
DS/UK/646Firman; David (fl 1990s-); English conductor and composer
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