Record

Performance TitleClassical Spectacular
Performance Date23 March 2007
Performance DayFriday
Performance Time19:30
Main PerformersNiclas Oettermann,
David Kempster - vocals
Secondary PerformersMuskets and Cannons of the Moscow Militia
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Band of the Welsh Guards
ChoirsEnglish Concert Chorus
ConductorsAnthony Inglis
Set List'Prelude to Act III' from Lohengrin, Wagner (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Zadok the Priest', Handel (Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Semper Fidelis March', Sousa (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Hungarian March No.2', Liszt (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Soldiers' Chorus' from Faust, Gounod (Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Duet' from The Pearl Fishers, Bizet (Niclas Oettermann, David Kempster, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Capriccio Italien', Tchaikovsky (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Pomp and Circumstance March No.1', Elgar (Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
INTERVAL
'Grand March' from Aida, Verdi (Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Largo al Factotum' from The Barber of Seville, Rossini (David Kempster, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'O Fortuna' from Carmina Burana, Orff (Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Nimrod (Enigma Variations)', Elgar (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'La Donna e Mobile' from Rigoletto, Verdi (Niclas Oettermann, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
'633 Squadron', Goodwin (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Hornpipe' and 'See the Conq'ring Hero Comes (Fantasia on British Sea Songs)', Wood (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Rule, Britannia!', Arne (Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'Nessun Dorma' from Turandot, Puccini (Nicholas Oettermann, Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra),
'1812 Overture', Tchaikovsky (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Band of the Welsh Guards, Muskets and Cannons of the Moscow Militia)
Performance NotesOver one million people had seen the lights, lasers and special effects that made Classical Spectacular at the tim eof this event. 250 performers played the world's best classical music including new pieces and all time favourites. The evnt ended with canons, muskets and indoor fireworks.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2007/15),
Poster (RAHE/2/2007/5)
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2007/15Classical Spectacular22-25 March 2007
RAHE/2/2007/5Classical Spectacular22-25 March 2007
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Cdaribep_HowzClassical Spectacular6
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/535Kempster; David (fl 1998-); English opera singer
DS/UK/735Inglis; Anthony (1952-); British conductor
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/4821The Moscow Militia; fl 2000-2013; British specialist re-enactment group
DS/UK/20892Oettermann; Niclas (fl 2000s-); German tenor
DS/UK/49Royal Choral Society (RCS); 1872-; English choir
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