Dickens at the London Film Festival
Recorded at this year's BFI London Film Festival, Matthew Sweet introduces a concert of music inspired by the opening film of the festival performed by the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra.
Recorded at Alexandra Palace as part of this year's BFI London Film Festival, Matthew Sweet introduces a concert of music inspired by the opening film of the festival, Armando Iannucci's 'The Personal History of David Copperfield', performed by the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer. The programme features music from Dickens adaptations for the screen including 'Oliver Twist', 'David Copperfield', 'Nickolas Nickleby', 'Great Expectations', 'Our Mutual Friend', 'A Christmas Carol' and 'David Copperfield' including music for the new film from concert guest, Christopher Willis.
The concert also features the singers Adrian de Gregorian and Fflur Wyn.
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Arnold Bax
Oliver Twist: Fagin's Romp
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. -
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Lionel Bart
Oliver! (1965) - You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. Singer: Adrian Der Gregorian. -
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Rachel Portman
Oliver Twist (2005) - Newgate Prison (End Credits)
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. -
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Lord Berners
Nicholas Nickleby (1947) - Concert Suite (abridged)
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. -
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Patrick Doyle
Great Expectations (1998) - Aria
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. Singer: Fflur Wyn. -
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Giuseppe Verdi
Overture Forza del Destino (extract)
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. -
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Carl Davis
Our Mutual Friend (1976 TV)
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Shaun Davey
David Copperfield (2000 TV) - Mvt. I
Performer: Nathaniel Anderson-Frank. Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. -
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Christopher Willis
The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) - David's Writings
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. -
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Leslie Bricusse
Scrooge (1970) - Thank You Very Much
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer. Singer: Adrian Der Gregorian. -
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Debbie Wiseman
Dickensian - Suite
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Ben Palmer.
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- Sat 23 Nov 2019 15:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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