Omen II 1,235 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Possible good news for any George Fenton fans in this neck of the woods (i.e. creamy old England)! I have heard that due to the recent cancellation of Dave Brubeck's concert with the LSO on 7th June (get well soon, Dave!), the London Symphony Orchestra will be at a bit of a loose end on that date so they are looking to get George Fenton to do a concert of his film music instead. The Barbican website would seem to confirm this. Verily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Holy moly. 7th June is my birthday! I have got to grab my musical friend from Manchester and go to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,207 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 A Fenton concert is something I'd love to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 The George Fenton concert has been confirmed for 7th June at London's Barbican Centre! See the LSO website for details. It looks like there will be some great stuff there, with music to include:Stage BeautyDangerous BeautyShadowlandsPlanet EarthThe Blue PlanetMemphis BelleValiantMrs Henderson PresentsLand and FreedomLe VampireBut where's Telly Addicts in that lineup? Pah! Sort it out Georgie boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Wow, great line up. How I wish I could attend this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxbabe 28 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I wish I were on the other side of the pond! I would definitely go to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm dragging a friend down from Manchester - tickets ordered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 But where's Telly Addicts in that lineup? Pah! Sort it out Georgie boy. Can you imagine? How about Clockwise too!!??Thanks for posting this, i'll be there! Memphis Belle will be a personal highlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Ware 526 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm dragging a friend down from Manchester - tickets ordered See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 I wish I were on the other side of the pond! I would definitely go to that.Greta - note that you can download the programme notes from most LSO concerts nearer the time from the LSO website; not as good as being there, obviously, but handy for those that cannot get to the Barbican.Incidentally, the programme looks to have been revised slightly since it was posted yesterday:Stage BeautyDangerous BeautyShadowlandsPlanet EarthThe Blue PlanetMemphis BelleValiantMrs Henderson PresentsLand and FreedomCry FreedomThe Jewel in the CrownEver AfterStill no Telly Addicts, though, Tim. Well if they won't do it, I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tharpdevenport 4 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hum, he's removed his rejected "Interview With the Vampire" score from it. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 As long as he's doing Planet Earth and Blue Planet I'm happy. Those could be simply stunning performed live.And I'm looking forward to hearing his actual film material too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Anbody else attending LSO's film music concert on April 4th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Anbody else attending LSO's film music concert on April 4th? Yup! Can't wait! I'm dragging a friend down from Manchester - tickets ordered See you there!Ditto! Maybe we should arrange a mini-JWfan meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglorfin 196 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Anbody else attending LSO's film music concert on April 4th? Yup! Can't wait! Great, Jim Ware will also attend. See you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was listening to Planet Earth yesterday and there are some lovely, gorgeous cues. Another Fenton I recommend to everybody is Mary Reilly. A beautiful, lyrical piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think they should release his complete score to Planet Earth. Even the double disc album doesn't quite show what he's really made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxxie 1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Holy moly. 7th June is my birthday!And mine! I'll be in Disneyland at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,207 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Another Fenton I recommend to everybody is Mary Reilly. A beautiful, lyrical piece.Made from the remains of what was to be his Interview With the Vampire score, I believe.One of my Fenton favourites is Ever After. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Another Fenton I recommend to everybody is Mary Reilly. A beautiful, lyrical piece.Made from the remains of what was to be his Interview With the Vampire score, I believe.One of my Fenton favourites is Ever After.'Mary Reilly' is indeed a very good score i almost forgot when creating my mp3 archive. 'Memphis Belle' is another favourite, as is 'High Spirits'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Tommy Pearson's promo interview with George Fenton, as well as the one with John Williams, can now be seen by all at Stage and Screen Online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Quick reminder about this with just over a week to go, it's going to be a terrific evening and tickets are almost gone!There will also be a pre-concert talk with Fenton and director Stephen Frears, compered by the ever reliable Tommy Pearson @ 6.30pm.http://lso.co.uk/home/ - Memphis Belle 'Final Flight' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Neat! I'll try to make that.I'll PM my mobile # to those going, be nice to meet up. I probably can't hang around much after though as I've got a fair distance to get back home + work the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Tommy Pearson's promo interview with George Fenton, as well as the one with John Williams, can now be seen by all at Stage and Screen Online.A post from April the 6th 2009? Today is May the 29th 2009... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 What on earth's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Somehow I mistook April with June Now that was a stupid post, sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Somehow I mistook April with June Now that was a stupid post, sorry...No worries, I mistook April for June once, but in my defence the room was very dark and I had been drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,373 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Here is a link to the programme for tonight's concert for anyone that is interested.It was a brilliant concert - I particularly enjoyed Ever After, Beyond the Clouds and High Spirits (in which one of the percussionists played the spoons!). However, I guess the real highlight for lots of people will have been Cry Freedom, with George Fenton himself reprising his vocal performance from the original soundtrack. It was a real treat for me to see a duduk and two bass flutes making an appearance in the suite from Planet Earth too. Fenton introduced most of the pieces and although he seemed a little nervous at first, by the end he was obviously having a whale of a time. What a fine composer he is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Just got back from this myself - a brilliant performance and I agree that Fenton's enthusiasm really came through.And the soloist at the start of High Spirits really took me by surprise!I sort of meant to try and meet up with some of those going but I had some last minute plan changes and couldn't hang around after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 And the soloist at the start of High Spirits really took me by surprise!Yes Rich, and I thought the two wind soloists were outstanding. Did you notice that the LSO's two flautists and piccolo player gave Andrew Findon (the bloke who played the gorgeous chinese flute solo in Beyond The Clouds) a particuarly enthusiastic round of applause afterwards? It was very well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahler3 478 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 This was indeed a great concert and a joy to see Fenton get some recognition for a change. Good to meet Jim Ware at long last too and the pre-concert discussion was interesting.Still baffled as to why Memphis Belle was dropped, but other highlights more than made up for the omission.Subscibers to FSM Online can read a full concert report with interviews, videos and pics in the next issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Speaking of Fenton, it sucks I only just found out about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,694 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Subscibers to FSM Online can read a full concert report with interviews, videos and pics in the next issue. Neeaattt.Did you take a camcorder then? Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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