Record

Performance TitleClassical Spectacular
Performance Date23 November 2008
Performance DaySunday
Performance Time15:00
Main PerformersStephanie Corley,
Paul O'Neill
Secondary PerformersMuskets and Cannons of the Moscow Militia
Orchestra or BandRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra,
Band of the Welsh Guards
ChoirsRoyal Choral Society
ConductorsJohn Rigby
Set List'Mars' from The Planets, Holst,
'Semper Fidelis March', Sousa,
'Grand March' from Aida, Verdi (Choir),
'Canon', Pachelbel,
'O Sole Mio!', di Capua (Paul O'Neill),
'Sempre Libera and Brindisi' from La Traviata, Verdi (Stephanie Corley, Paul O'Neill),
'The Sorcerer's Apprentice', Dukas,
'Pomp and Circumstance March No.1', Elgar (Choir)
INTERVAL
'Light Cavalry Overture', Suppe,
'Intermezzo' and 'Easter Hymn' from Cavalleria Rusticana, Mascagni (Stephanie Corley, Choir),
'Waltz of the Flowers' from The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky,
'The Hornpipe', Wood,
'Rule Britannia', Arne (Royal Choral Society),
'Nessun Dorma' from Turandot, Puccini (Paul O'Neill, Choir),
'1812 Overture', Tchaikovsky', Band of the Welsh Guards, Muskets and Cannons of the Moscow Militia)
Performance NotesOver one million people have marvelled at the incredible lights, lasers and special effects that make Classical Spectacular a unique experience. Once again over 250 performers will take to the stage and the Royal Albert Hall will resound to the world's best classical music.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/2008/182),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2008/50),
Poster (RAHE/2/2008/27)
Ticket Prices£51 - £13
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Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/2008/182Classical Spectacular20-23 November 2008
RAHE/6/2008/50Classical Spectacular20-23 November 2008
RAHE/2/2008/27Classical Spectacular20-23 November 2008
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Aihosigait_PobClassical Spectacular6
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/41Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO); 1946-; British orchestra
DS/UK/49Royal Choral Society (RCS); 1872-; English choir
DS/UK/553British Army; Band of the Welsh Guards; 1915-; Welsh military band
DS/UK/4821The Moscow Militia; fl 2000-2013; British specialist re-enactment group
DS/UK/3205Rigby; John (fl 2012-); British conductor
DS/UK/4813O'Neill; Paul (fl 2013); Australian tenor
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