| Orchestra or Band | Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
State Trumpeters and Band of the Household Cavalry,
Fanfare Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force,
Corps Drums and Bugles of the Royal Marines |
| Choirs | Massed Choir:
Invictus Choir,
National Youth Choir of Great Britain (NYCGB) |
| Set List | 'The Great War Symphony', P Hawes,
'The National Anthem', arr. B Britten,
'I was Glad', Parry,
'Hymn to the Fallen', from Saving Private Ryan, J Williams,
'Adagio for Strings', Barber,
'Mars from The Planets', Holst,
'Nimrod from Enigma Variations', Elgar,
'Songs of the Brave', Hallatt,
'The Great War Symphony', Hawes |
| Royal Presence | HRH Prince Michael of Kent |
| Performance Notes | This autumn sees the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. This highly significant moment in our nations history will be marked in a multitude of ways and at Classic FM Live, we will host the world premiere performance of a beautiful, moving, and unforgettable new piece: The Great War Symphony.
Former Classic FM Composer in Residence Patrick Hawes has written this major work, which will be performed on the night by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a massed choir of singers including the Invictus Games Choir and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. This spectacular concert will also include performances from the State Trumpeters and Band of the Household Cavalry, the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force, and the Corps Drums and Bugles of the Royal Marines.
Classic FM Live will be held in aid of SSAFA, the armed forces charity supporting military families. In what promises to be an unforgettable evening, Classic FM presenters John Suchet and Margherita Taylor will also introduce a range of other orchestral and choral music, including Parrys I Was Glad, Elgars Nimrod, and many more British favourites.
Audio recorded and broadcast on Classic FM Radio.
Filming of the world premiere of 'The Great War Symphony' took place and was broadcast as part of the ITV evening news. |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/2018/131) |