Katherine Jenkins and the National Symphony Orchestra
Celebrating Liberation 65th Anniversary
The National Symphony Orchestra is one of the busiest freelance orchestras in the UK, many popular classical artists. The NSO began in Britain in wartime 1940 One of the main things which distinguished the NSO from the other orchestras during the war years was that almost all the musicians were serving in the forces, and therefore unlike the LSO and LPO of the day (who relied on those who were too old or unfit for military service. Today members of the NSO can be heard on many major film soundtracks, and among the many stars with whom they have appeared are Reba McEntire and Sir Cliff Richard, who was backed by the ladies of the NSO string section at the Royal Albert Hall. The NSO has shared the stage in Hyde Park with Sir Elton John. A vast number of our audience said they came to the concert to hear them as much as they did to hear Katherine. I have to say they were truly amazing, also very delightful people to be with. Members were invited to have a little bus tour of the island, which they thoroughly enjoyed. We are now talking about many other things that we might be able to bring them over for. So watch this space, personally I can’t wait.
The conductor for the concerts was Mr. Steve Sidwell, wow what credentials this man comes with, musician, composer, arranger, conductor Steve studied Trumpet, piano and composition at the royal college of music and Guildhall School of Music and drama. Steve’s orchestrations and compositions feature on numerous albums, television shows, advertising campaigns and films, Album Credits include orchestrating and conducting Robbie Williams best selling album ‘ swing when you’re winning’ the acclaimed live television recording ‘Robbie Williams Live at the Albert’. Recent projects include Sarah Brightman with the LSO. Rock Swings for Paul Young, The Pet Shop boys, Seal, and many others. There is a vast number of TV and theatrical credits and prestigious commissioned works and once again, how privileged are we to have him on the island. Let’s hope we will see him here again soon.
Katherine Jenkins not only did Katherine wow the audience with her amazing voice she charmed them on stage, coming across as the girl next door, very down to earth, she was a delightful off stage as she was on it, even though she is a global super star. Having performed with Andre Bocelli and Placido Domingo, and personally asked by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber to record the Love Never Dies from his latest musical. How honoured are we to have her here on our shores. Katherine invited the audience during the interval to bring questions written on pieces of paper to the security staff for her to read out during the second half. There were a lot of questions about her dresses, which were absolutely stunning. It was lovely to see questions from very young members of the audience and for them to be encouragedin their talents, Katherine gave advice to get involved in as much singing and performing as possible, to enter as many competitions as they could, even if they don’t win, it’s the experience that counts, having lost in many competitions she had entered. Both nights Katherine delighted the audience in sing in welsh, a cappella style, Friday night some members of the Guernsey Boy’s aloud, were scattered through the audience, and Saturday singing ‘Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’. The Land Of My Fathers. As I watch the audience from the balcony everyone was sat so still even near the end of the concert. As Katherine sang ‘Time to say goodbye’ you could hear a pin drop. The concert ended with a rousing “last night of the proms’ section. At this time it was delightful to see all the hand flags being waved, and everyone joining in singing. Our new forces sweetheart gave an encore of We’ll meet again and the singing of our national anthem Sarnia Cherie. So many of the thank-you’s I have received have mentioned this the most special part of the evening, how proud we can be!
Links to Photo’s will be posted very soon.
Performance Program
Light Cavalry Overture
La Vie en Rose
‘Til There Was You
Se si Perde un Amore
The Arrival of the Queen of
The Dam Busters – March
A Nightingale Sang in
The White Cliffs of
The Godfather
INTERVAL
Water Music – 9d Hornpipe
Love Never Dies
Habanera
Angel
Masquerade Waltz
Non ti Scordar di Me
I Believe
Time to say Goodbye
Sea Songs…. Rule, Britannia
Land of Hope & Glory
Encore
We’ll meet again
Thank-you for your support and look forward to seeing you at the next events.
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Previous details
Katherine Jenkins will be helping to kick off Guernsey’s 65th Liberation Anniversary Celebrations in a concert at Beau Sejour, Sir John Loveridge Hall on Friday 30th April and Saturday 1st May.
Miss Jenkins, who will be accompanied by the full 32-piece National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), will sing a combination of classic and contemporary songs from her repertoire and the NSO will also perform a number of pieces of their own.
Things to do Guernsey are very grateful for corporate sponsorship, our lead sponsor is Carey Olsen,
with Terra Firma, Bachmann Group,The Partnership, Ray and Scott, Kleinwort Benson also sponsoring the event.
Concert 7.45pm
Tickets £45.00 includes box office fee
Katherine's Website www.kj.tv