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Since
1988, The Classical Road Show has given many thousands of children
in London and the Home Counties exceptional musical experiences
which are unlikely ever to figure on any school curriculum. The
keynote is learning through participation, with the entire audience
performing in concert alongside professional orchestras and
musicians. These dramatic concerts give children a rare opportunity for self
expression and a feel-good factor, so important for their self
esteem and confidence.
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OUR LATEST CONCERT |
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The Battle of Trafalgar 4th March 2010
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with The Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra and the Central School of Ballet
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The entire audience of school
children became the crew of HMS Royal Sovereign, and the stage
became the deck of HMS Victory, with the crew played by the stage
choir from Sir John Cass's Foundation Primary School and dancers
from the Central School of Ballet. The events leading up to the epic
sea battle in which Nelson is fatally wounded were brought to life
through memorable songs and vivid orchestration.
Click here to see more photos and
comments from Trafalgar 2010
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Studio 108 |
Additional support from: |
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H.R. Taylor Charitable
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Guildford Borough Council |
Our
concerts are open to all
schools for children aged 7 – 11 years. If you are not on our
mailing list,
please email
admin@classicalroadshow.com to receive our regular invitations to take part.
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Previous concerts
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Widecombe Fair
Cadogan Hall
March
2009
with
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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"The songs were
fabulous...We really appreciate being able to be part of such a great
show." Deputy Head, St Matthew's School
Thrilling musical theatre performed
by professional orchestra,
actors, a ballet school
and SCHOOL CHILDREN singing throughout from their
audience seats
Widecombe Fair is a gripping tale of
smuggling, wrecking and romance, set in the early 19th century on the
Devon coast; history re-created with a touch of poetic licence. The
drama unfolds, narrated by actors, brilliantly illustrated by the
orchestra and of course, sung by our entire audience of children.
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Recent
concerts
On 19 May 2008, we presented
Dreamtime Tales by Richard Brown (music) and
Nigel Williams (lyrics),
a musical
celebration of Aboriginal folklore, composed for Classical Road Show
with funds from the Millennium Festival’s Awards for All scheme.
It was premiered to great acclaim in Guildford in 2000, conducted by the
composer.
For the May
performance, almost 2,000 children took part in song, accompanied by
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,
with narration by two young stars from Lord of the Rings,
Michael Rouse and Rosalie Craig.
The primeval throb of the didgeridoo played by John Elliott emerged
mystically from Brown’s rich orchestral score in a hair-raising moment,
one of many to treasure. A vivid backcloth set the scene, painted by
teams of Boxgrove Primary children
led by artist and designer, Maureen Giddings. This pro/am project gives
children rare and exciting opportunities well outside any school
curriculum.
Click here to
read a review
This production was
sponsored by
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The
Joyce Grenfell Memorial Trust
The Marina Kleinwort Charitable Trust
Studio 108 |
On 26
May 2006, we presented
Zambezi Tales
by Richard Brown, with the
Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra in Cadogan Hall, London.
This enchanting piece is based on animal folk tales from Zimbabwe
and Zambia, mostly from the Shona and Tonga tribes. The stories are
richly varied - they embrace elephants, vultures and warthogs. Some
are funny, some are rather sinister, but they are all full of the
special magic of African tribal legends.
The children were required to sing, make animal
noises and even chant in Bantu! A percussion group was featured on
stage, drawn from the participating schools, playing on original
African instruments lent by the composer. Our professional
percussionist visited these schools beforehand to give them lively
rehearsals. An optional art project gave guidance on the
creation of African tribal shields and masks.
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read a review |
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Participating schools
Schools guarantee to teach their
children 4 or 5 songs to perform in concert, plan their dressing-up
according to the concert’s theme and optionally take part in the
ancillary projects; rhythm & song, composing, art, history, dancing,
stage choir.
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