BGSO April Concert Programme

Sunday 18 April5pm

Adrian Boult HallBirmingham Conservatoire

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Monday 19 April –Saturday 15 May 2010in venues and locationsacross Birmingham andthe West Midlands

A fantastic line up of dance from across the globe comes to Birminghamonce again, as DanceXchange and Birmingham Hippodrome present thesecond International Dance Festival Birmingham.

View the full line up and follow the Festival story at www.idfb.co.uk

Mark Morris Dance Group L’Allegro, il Penseroso edil ModeratoThu 22 – Sat 24 April // Birmingham HippodromeBoasting 24 dancers and the orchestra andchorus of English National Opera, Birminghamwelcomes the return of this brilliant andmajestic work by Mark Morris, the ‘Mozart ofmodern dance’ (Washington Post).

Liquid Loft / Chris HaringRunning SushiFri 23 & Sat 24 April // Ikon EastsideA witty comment on contemporary life,performed on a stage-cum-platter withchopstick-wielding high jumping and dancedishes served up like a sushi menu.

Pere Faura / Club FiskDouble Bill: This is a picture ofa person I don’t know &ForestillingerTue 27 & Wed 28 April // The PatrickCentre, Birmingham HippodromeFeaturing famous scenes from musicals (This isa picture...), an easel, PVC outfits and somemystery animal magic (Forestillinger), this nightof performance art is funny, nostalgic and greatentertainment.

Circa CIRCAFri 30 April & Sat 1 May // Birmingham Repertory TheatreCome on a thrilling journey as exceptionalacrobatics combine with dance, light, soundand video in a thoroughly new circusexperience.

Chanta La MuiComplotWed 5 May // Town HallFeaturing the incredible talents of acclaimedartists Olga Pericet, Daniel Dona and MarcoFlores, this contemporary take on traditionalflamenco promises drama, emotion andstunning rhythmic footwork.

Xavier Le RoySelf UnfinishedThu 13 & Fri 14 May // Ikon EastsideDrawing on influences from the worlds ofscience, performance art and contemporarydance, Xavier Le Roy uses his body and veryfew pieces of clothing to transform himself intodifferent kinds of creatures.

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IDFB is working in partnership with the West Midlands Culture Programme for London 2012, along with a range of other exciting programmes including People Dancing, tocelebrate and engage people with the region’s world-class cultural offer. www.wmfor2012.com

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Birmingham Gay Symphony OrchestraConducted by William Joy* and Lee Francisco+

PROLOGUE

Twentieth Century Fox FanfareAlfred Newman (1900-1970),arranged by Richard Tattam+

MAIN FEATURE

Suite from the Star Wars EpicJohn Williams (b.1932), arranged by Robert W. Smith+

Selections from Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber (b.1948), arranged by Calvin Custer+

An American in Paris SuiteGeorge Gershwin (1898 – 1937), arranged by John Whitney*

The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore (b.1946), arranged by Jerry Brubaker*

INTERVAL – to be continued...

SEQUEL

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingHoward Shore (b.1946), arranged by Victor Lopez*

Harry Potter Symphonic SuiteJohn Williams (b.1932), arranged by Jerry Brubaker*

Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46Edvard Grieg (1843 – 1907)*

EPILOGUE

Pirates of the CaribbeanKlaus Badelt (b.1967), arranged by Ted Ricketts*

Monday 19 April –Saturday 15 May 2010in venues and locationsacross Birmingham andthe West Midlands

A fantastic line up of dance from across the globe comes to Birminghamonce again, as DanceXchange and Birmingham Hippodrome present thesecond International Dance Festival Birmingham.

View the full line up and follow the Festival story at www.idfb.co.uk

Mark Morris Dance Group L’Allegro, il Penseroso edil ModeratoThu 22 – Sat 24 April // Birmingham HippodromeBoasting 24 dancers and the orchestra andchorus of English National Opera, Birminghamwelcomes the return of this brilliant andmajestic work by Mark Morris, the ‘Mozart ofmodern dance’ (Washington Post).

Liquid Loft / Chris HaringRunning SushiFri 23 & Sat 24 April // Ikon EastsideA witty comment on contemporary life,performed on a stage-cum-platter withchopstick-wielding high jumping and dancedishes served up like a sushi menu.

Pere Faura / Club FiskDouble Bill: This is a picture ofa person I don’t know &ForestillingerTue 27 & Wed 28 April // The PatrickCentre, Birmingham HippodromeFeaturing famous scenes from musicals (This isa picture...), an easel, PVC outfits and somemystery animal magic (Forestillinger), this nightof performance art is funny, nostalgic and greatentertainment.

Circa CIRCAFri 30 April & Sat 1 May // Birmingham Repertory TheatreCome on a thrilling journey as exceptionalacrobatics combine with dance, light, soundand video in a thoroughly new circusexperience.

Chanta La MuiComplotWed 5 May // Town HallFeaturing the incredible talents of acclaimedartists Olga Pericet, Daniel Dona and MarcoFlores, this contemporary take on traditionalflamenco promises drama, emotion andstunning rhythmic footwork.

Xavier Le RoySelf UnfinishedThu 13 & Fri 14 May // Ikon EastsideDrawing on influences from the worlds ofscience, performance art and contemporarydance, Xavier Le Roy uses his body and veryfew pieces of clothing to transform himself intodifferent kinds of creatures.

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Highlights Include:

IDFB is working in partnership with the West Midlands Culture Programme for London 2012, along with a range of other exciting programmes including People Dancing, tocelebrate and engage people with the region’s world-class cultural offer. www.wmfor2012.com

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Friends, family and fans!Thank you for joining us at our first concert in the fantastic Adrian Boult Hall. We’re thrilled that, due to the great response following our last concert, we were able to move to this bigger venue and share the fun and excitement of our performances with a larger audience! In particular, we’d like to welcome those of you who are attending a BGSO concert for the first time. Tonight, we ask that you simply sit back and enjoy the programme of blockbuster music from the world’s most famous film scores. If this evening’s performance tempts you to join our merry band of players – feel free to come and say hello during the interval, after the concert at All Bar One in Brindleyplace or log on to www.bgso.org.uk – our new website packed with concert information, videos, pictures and links to our Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and YouTube profiles!

On your way out, please give generously to our associated charity, ABPlus – a Birmingham-based organisation that provides much needed support to those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

After the concert, we’d be really grateful if you could take just 30 seconds and complete the questionnaire included in the programme. This will enable us to contact you first with exclusive BGSO news, as well as letting us know how to promote future concerts more effectively.

Have a great evening!

Christopher CalvertChairperson, BGSO

Photograph: Ed Moore


Programme Notes

Twentieth Century Fox FanfareAlfred Newman (1900-1970), arranged by Richard Tattam+

Suite from the Star Wars EpicJohn Williams (b.1932), arranged by Robert W. Smith+

i. from Star Wars, Episode I-VI: Star Wars (Main Title)

ii. from Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope: Princess Leia’s Theme

iii. from Star Wars, Episode V & VI: The Imperial March (Darth Vadar’s Theme)/ The Forest Battle

The reason for us adding the Fox fanfare to the opening of tonight’s programme is two-fold. Firstly, it sets the scene perfectly as it is, arguably, the most famous opening in film music itself! Secondly and more intriguingly, by the 1970s, the fanfare was only being used sporadically in films. George Lucas was such a fan of this now iconic opening, that he insisted it be used for Star Wars. In order for the opening to

work, John Williams composed the Star Wars theme tune in Bb major – the same key as the fanfare and so the life of the fanfare was saved with Fox using William’s original recording for all six Star Wars movies.

Selections from Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber (b.1948), arranged by Calvin Custer+

Phantom of the Opera has spent over 24 years on the West End stage and has been seen by over 100 million people worldwide. In 2004, Phantom made the transition to the silver screen. This medley from the show includes the main show-stopping number The Phantom of the Opera along with Think of Me, Angel of Music, The Music of the Night, Masquerade and All I Ask of You.


An American in Paris SuiteGeorge Gershwin (1898-1937), arranged by John Whitney*

Gershwin’s symphonic work, composed in 1928 was used (along with other Gershwin tunes) in an MGM’s musical An American In Paris, which won Best Picture at the Oscars in 1951. More recently, the score was used in the 1997 favourite, As Good as it Gets. Throughout the work, Gershwin sought to evoke the sights and sounds of Parisian life, seen through the eyes of a homesick American. We hear the American influence in the work through Gershwin’s use of the blues, against the backdrop of busy and chaotic French street noises.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersHoward Shore (b.1946), arranged by Jerry Brubaker*

INTERVAL – to be continued...(20 minutes)

The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the KingHoward Shore (b.1946), arranged by Victor Lopez*

Shore’s music for The Lord of the Rings features many gestures (or leitmotifs) that symbolise characters and themes running through the epic tale. The score’s central theme, ‘The Ring’, returns time and time again, reflecting its all-consuming power and influence over the story’s characters. The film score has won several Academy Awards and Grammys and has become a modern classic of the genre.

Harry Potter Symphonic SuiteJohn Williams (b.1932), arranged by Jerry Brubaker*

Similar to Shore’s work, William’s includes many symbolic gestures (leitmotifs) in his scores. The tune often referred to as the main theme in Harry Potter is in fact ‘Hedwig’s theme’, and has been used extensively throughout all six films to date. John Williams, perhaps the most famous of all composers for film, has been nominated for a staggering 45 Academy Awards, though has won ‘only’ five.


Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)*

i. Morning Mood

ii. The Death of Ase

iii. Anitra’s Dance

iv. In the Hall of the Mountain King

Although composed in 1875, the Peer Gynt Suite has made frequent appearances throughout modern popular culture, used extensively in both television and film. In particular, the famous fourth movement has been featured in Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Funny Games, Bride Wars, Rat Race and Night at the Museum 2.

Pirates of the CaribbeanKlaus Badelt (b.1967), arranged by Ted Ricketts*

We finish tonight’s programme with a swashbuckling medley of music taken from Walt Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Much of the material in the score is taken from simple folk-like melodies – lookout for the cello solo at the beginning, and strong fanfares in the horns!


William JoyPrincipal Conductor

William Joy was born and raised in Birmingham where he still resides, studying oboe at the Birmingham Conservatoire in Birmingham City Centre. He began playing the piano at the age of 6, and proceeded to study oboe at the age of 8.

Whilst his career is still in its early stages, he has played with the likes of the CBSO’s youth orchestra, under the baton of Sakari Orano and the British Police Symphony Orchestra in various venues around the country from the Symphony Hall in Birmingham to the Royal Festival Hall in London’s South Bank.

William joined the orchestra as principal conductor for their last concert in December, and looks forward to spending many more concerts on the podium with the BGSO!

Lee FranciscoGuest Conductor

Lee dons the baton with the BGSO for the first time this concert, although he is a founding member of the group – usually found in the double bass section!

Lee Francisco completed his studies in 2009 at Birmingham Conservatoire under Richard Lewis and Tom Millar. Originally from South Wales, he started his musical education aged nine on the violin, but later opted for the bass, preferring its lower register. He has performed across the UK with several orchestras including the National Youth Orchestra of Wales and Queen’s Park Sinfonia.


Tell us an interesting fact about yourself: This was really tough as I’m not interesting so I asked family and have come up with the facts that for all my life the entirity of my family have called me Tumpy but bizarrely no-one actually knows why; I am currently in the early stages of co-writing a young children’s book; my favourite activity ever is hookless crabbing; I have no idea what my real hair colour is. (Wow, that’s 4 interesting facts!)

How long have you played with the BGSO? I joined around March/April time last year so I guess it’s nearly my BGSO anniversary! Woohoo!

PLAYER PROFILEIn each programme, we interview a player of the BGSO to see what makes them tick, and to find out why they love being a member of the orchestra!

Beth Galbraith2nd Violin

Where did you hear about the BGSO? Through my sister, she’d heard about it through Facebook.

Why did you decide to join the orchestra? I loved music at school and had the opportunity to get really involved back then but when I left school I had to return all the instruments and leave all the groups and that was my music over. I’ve missed it everyday ever since but didn’t feel I had the ability to put myself out there and do anything about it. Some years later I was bought a cheap violin and played every now and then for personal pleasure on the rare occasion when no-one was in ear-shot but that was it. Years and YEARS passed then I heard about BGSO who weren’t too fussy about me being a superstar player so I came along to support my sister and give it a go. After that first rehearsal I went home with such a massive grin on my face and I still leave every rehearsal feeling that way.

What is your favourite orchestral work? Ooooh that is just too tricky. I can’t be that choosy... can I just say anything that we play?! No really... when I play with the orchestra and all of a sudden it all comes together just lovely I can’t help but smile (it actually makes me want to giggle but for perfomance purposes I try not to!).

What would you say to anyone thinking of joining the BGSO? Do it! No seriously... right this second... don’t put it off.... DO IT NOW! It is by far the best thing I have done for myself. My talent may not be great but working with such a fantastic group of people is an opportunity I am so glad I took advantage of. This is an orchestra like no other. Friendly, approachable, and from such a diverse range of skill levels and backgrounds but all united in our musical passion... most of all we don’t mourn our music we feel it and love it.

“After that first rehearsal I went home with such a massive grin on my face and I still leave every rehearsal feeling that way.”


Birmingham Gay Symphony OrchestraPrincipal Conductor: William Joy

Violin 1Pip Green (leader)Ty RowleyPaul LynchMetz GiddaSimon Rawlings

Violin 2Kat GalbraithBeth GalbraithJen NewtonRichard BillinghamSteven Swindells

ViolaLucy Heron-JohnsonJules DaviesRory Freck

CelloThomas GriffithsSimon ToghillLucia CapellaroJulien GuillamatSue FalderAbby Corfan

Double BassLee FranciscoFlora Lucas

FluteAndrew JinksKevin OwensChris O’Connor

OboeChristopher CalvertTricia Moores

ClarinetGreg HayesJo SmithPhilip Mills

Bass ClarinetGareth Hambleton

BassoonRichard TattamTom Evans

SaxophoneAlison StanleyBeccy Bernamot

TrumpetRosie HardingMelanie WrightJane Stocker

French hornHeather YoungGeorge MinhinnickMartyn JonesBethan GriffithsEmma Geddes

TromboneMatt HarperKenneth Hudson

TubaOllie Ongley

PianoSteven Swindells

PercussionAndrew Ridel


Formed in 2008, the Birmingham Gay

Symphony Orchestra brings together

musicians from across the Midlands.

We enjoy giving fun and engaging

performances in venues across

Birmingham. We don’t hold auditions

for players, all we ask is that you are

brimming over with enthusiasm for music

and are ready to make lots of new friends!

Support UsGet in touch with us to see how the BGSO and your organisation can work together. We are open to all sponsorship proposals, from programme advertising to corporate events. Email us: [email protected]

The Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee. Company Number: 07138299. Registered in England and Wales.

Future projects for the BGSO include

the BGSO brass ensemble starting off

the Birmingham Pride 2010 Parade, and

further workshops given by members of

the orchestra throughout the weekend in

the community area; two summer “play

day” workshops featuring Beethoven’s

6th Symphony and Rimsky-Korsakov’s

Capriccio Espagnole; our Autumn concert

on 20th November for the SHOUT!

festival and a Christmas concert on

19th December.

Want to find out more about Birmingham’s most exciting new ensemble? Check out www.bgso.org.uk or email: [email protected]

THE BGSO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

ChairpersonChristopherCalvert

SecretaryGreg Hayes

TreasurerPhilip Mills

OrchestralManagerRichard Tattam

OrchestralLibrarianPip Green

Publicity OfficerJane Stocker

Website OfficerRosie Harding


AcknowledgementsThe BGSO would like to thank the following people, who help them make the orchestra fabulous:

• Stephen Bentley, for helping us to set up the BGSO as a Company

• Steve Appleton, for designing the lovely programme you have in your hands

• The Staff at the Wellington, for letting us use their meeting room for free

• The Staff at Birmingham Conservatoire, for being generally great when we need a room to rehearse

• Kat’s brother, for letting us use his Darth Vadar outfit

• Our programme sponsors - their extra support makes a big difference to us!

• The BLGBT Community Trust, who have provided - and continue to provide - huge amounts of help and advice!

NEW ROAD PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP

Bromsgrove and surrounding areas.

Supports parents of LGBT folk.

Meets monthly, 3rd Tuesday.

Visit www.newroadparents.org

or call Margaret 07974 811443


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Birmingham

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Future PerformancesBank Holiday Weekend 29th & 30th May

Birmingham PrideLook out for workshops and performances throughout the weekend!

Sunday 6th June, 12-5pm

Summer Play DayBirmingham ConservatoireCome along and join us in a performance of Beethoven’s 6th Symphony!

Sunday 4th July, 12-5pm

Summer Play DayBirmingham ConservatoireCome along and join us in a performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnole

Saturday 20th November, 5pm

SHOUT! Festival performance

Sunday 19th December, 5pm

Christmas Concert

For more information about all performances and other BGSO Activity, check out - www.bgso.org.uk


Documents

BGSO April Concert Programme