Concert: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Great Movie Themes
Saturday 15 February 2014, 7.30pm
Concert: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - Great Movie Themes
Nicholas Dodd conductor
King George's Hall, Blackburn town centre
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The name’s Barry… John Barry. But this legendary British film composer was much more than just the man who gave a generation of James Bond themes style, swing and sex-appeal. From the wide open spaces of Out of Africa to the soaring emotions of Born Free and Dances with Wolves, tonight we celebrate some of the greatest movie music ever written – and savour again the sheer thrill of Goldfinger, From Russia With Love, Diamonds Are Forever, You Only Live Twice and many more. Expect silken strings, sassy brass and tunes that sound like a million dollars. Relax and enjoy ... we have all the time in the world! Pre-concert talk: Nicholas Dodd interviewed by Samuel Hudson, Director of Music at Blackburn Cathedral.
Concert:Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - The Music of John Barry
Wednesday 19 February, 2014, 7:30 PM
Concert: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra - The Music of John Barry
Nicholas Dodd conductor, Margherita Taylor presenter
The Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND.
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New CD: John Barry The Early Years
We are pleased to announce that a new John Barry CD is now available. "John Barry - The Early Years" is a compilation album focusing on the years 1959-1962, in which every track features a Barry arrangement or composition.
The majority of tracks are making their début on CD, and Barry's library music for Chappell is all together on one CD for the first time.
The mix of songs and instrumentals includes twelve Barry compositions and three by Lionel Bart. The final three tracks are an early Christmas bonus from Nina & Frederik!
Please note that although this is not a numbered limited edition, it's very likely that only 1000 CDs will be manufactured. If sales are reasonably encouraging, further CD releases on this label will follow!
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However, please note, we cannot accept payment by credit/debit cards. Order here
The full track listing is:
1. Be Mine - Lance Fortune
2. It's Not Too Late - Johnny Gavotte
3. The Clanger March - Des Lane
4. Arrivederci Baby - Little Tony & His Brothers
5. You Made me Love You - Johnny De Little
6. Easy Beat - Bert Weedon
7. Heartbeat - The England Sisters
8. Youthful Years - Danny Williams
9. I Vibrate - Larry Page & The Saga Satellites
10. Mood One - The John Barry Orchestra
11. I want my Bed - Bobby Shafto
12. Keep A Walkin' - Tony Rocco
13. Mood Two - The John Barry Orchestra
14. Action - Lance Fortune
15. If the Young Ones can be Happy - Billy Cotton
16. Mood Three - The John Barry Orchestra
17. Love's a Secret Game - Dennis Lotis
18. Love Me - Danny Davis
19. Mood Four - The John Barry Orchestra
20. The Makings of a Man - Peter Gordeno
21. Marilyn - Larry Page & The Saga Satellites
22. Moonbird - Des Lane
23. Never Ending - Mark Tracey
24. Nowhere in this World - Derry Hart & The Hartbeats
25. Opposites - Billy Cotton & Kathie Kay
26. Smoky Blues - The John Barry Orchestra
27. Ramona - The Five Dallas Boys
28. They - Johnny De Little
29. Trouble Shooter - Bob Miller & The Millermen
30. You're My Only Girl - Danny Davis
31. Baby Talk - Bill & Brett Landis
32. I Got Eyes - Peter Gordeno
33. The Lolly Theme - The John Barry Orchestra
34. Santa Claus is coming to Town - Nina & Frederik
35. Silent Night - Nina & Frederik
36. White Christmas - Nina & Frederik
Total running time 78' 59"
London Music Works - The Film & TV Theme Extravaganza
London Music Works - The Film & TV Theme Extravaganza,
Islington Assembly Hall, Upper Street, N1, 2UD London,
9th July.
Classic FM (UK) Great Composer this week: John Barry
Tim Lihoreau's Great Composer this week: John Barry
Listen every morning this week between 6 and 7 as Tim Lihoreau plays great film music by John Barry and offers up a daily fact you almost certainly don't know about this movie music giant.
http://www.classicfm.com/radio/
Exhibit: The James Bond Theme: Music to Live, Die, and Love Another Day
April 12, 2013–March 14, 2014
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
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Rosie Clarkson, who will play Barbara in the forthcoming production of "Billy", will be appearing on Elaine Paige's BBC Radio 2 show this Sunday, May 26.
As most will know, Elaine played Rita, her rival, in the original production.
"Sings James Bond" and "John Barry Omnibus" return to BBC4
Interesting to note that after we were originally told that the BBC could not afford to repeat their John Barry Omnibus programme as a tribute after he died, it's being screened yet again on Saturday May 18, on BBC4!
On before it is " ...Sings James Bond", which includes various performances of the theme songs as originally screened on BBC.
Thanks for the tip, MB!
Film director Bryan Forbes has died at the age of 86
John Barry and Don Black's Billy to Receive First London Revival at Union Theatre
Great news for John Barry fans able to travel to London between the end of May and June this year. The John Barry - Don Black musical 'Billy' is set to receive its first London revival since the original run ended in 1976, and it will also be an opportunity for many to hear for the first time the songs not included in the original.
From Playbill.com: "Billy, the 1974 musical with a score by the late John Barry (music) and Don Black (lyrics) that originally starred Michael Crawford at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, is to receive its first London revival at the fringe Union Theatre."
It will begin performances May 29 prior to an official opening May 31, for a run through June 29. More...
Wednesday 29th May to Saturday 29th June 2013
Previews Wednesday 29th/Thursday 30th May
Tuesday - Saturday at 7.30pm
Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm
Tickets £19.50
Concessions £17.50
(29th May - 2nd June All Tickets £15)
Box Office: 020 7261 9876
Online Bookings: www.ticketsource.co.uk/uniontheatre
Official 'Billy' web page: http://www.billythemusical.co.uk/
ACT 1:
1. Ambrosia (& Reprise) – Chorus
2. And - Alice, Geoffrey, Gran, Billy ***
3. Some Of Us Belong To The Stars – Billy ***
4. Happy To Be Ourselves - Billy, Arthur, Company *
5. The Witch's Song - Barbara, Billy ***
6. Lies - Barbara, Billy ***
7. It Were All Green Hills – Duxbury ***
8. Aren't You Billy Fisher? - Billy, Company
ACT 2:
1. My Heart Is Ready When You Are - Liz, Billy
2. Billy - Billy, Liz, Barbara, Rita ***
3. Remembering - Alice, Geoffrey ***
4. Any Minute Now - Rita, Barbara ***
5. The Lady From LA - Billy, Company
6. I Can Make A Difference - Liz, Billy
7. Some Of Us Belong To The Stars (Reprise) – Billy, Company
8. Billy (Reprise) - Liz
9. I Missed the Last Rainbow - Billy ***
10. Ambrosia (Reprise) – Chorus
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