0 Have your say Two powerhouse voices from musical theatre have combined to celebrate some of the greatest songs performed. READ MORE: Entertainment news Between them, Michael Storrs and Richard Colvin have performed in famous productions such as Les Miserables, The hired Man and Hamlet.For the last five years, they have been wowing audiences throughout the world as the Opera Boys with their unique show combining beautiful, powerful and emotional music with funny, engaging and light-hearted entertainment. The aim is to make opera accessible to the masses and they will be bringing the show to the Lowther on May 18.The Opera Boys combine classically trained voices with their experience, showmanship and personality to deliver a show, which they say is not to be missed!They trained at some of the UK’s finest schools including The Royal Academy of Music, and have each become highly successful performers in their own right. Between them, they have performed lead roles on … [Read more...] about Powerful voices to join forces to celebrate magic of the musicals
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Music listings, starting March 30
TUESDAY, APRIL 3 BRISTOL BRISTOL BRASS AND WIND ENSEMBLE. 7 p.m. “An Evening the Pops, Music in the Springtime.” Special guests Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers. “Danzas Cubanas” by Robert Sheldon. “The Irish Washerwoman” by Leroy Anderson. “Big Band Bash,” which features songs from the Big Band era, “Tuxedo Junction,” “Take the ‘A’ Train,” and “One O’Clock Jump.” Also, “Overture to ‘Candide’” by Leonard Bernstein and “Star Wars” by John Williams. Special musical presentation of “Casey at the Bat,” featuring Bill Rodman as Casey and narration by Bob Adams. Admission is free. Monetary donations accepted. Prospect United Methodist Church, 99 Summer St., Bristol. SATURDAY, APRIL 21 SOUTHINGTON PENNY LANE BAND. Sponsored by Gishrei Shalom. Beatles tribute concert. First Congregational Church of Southington, 37 Main St., Southington. $20 in advance … [Read more...] about Music listings, starting March 30
Rufus Hound stars in screening of The Wind in the Willows: The New Musical
Following a limited season at the London Palladium, The Wind in the Willows: The New Musical is set to delight audiences of all ages, as it is screened in cinemas across Derbyshire. Captured live, The Wind in the Willows stars Rufus Hound as the amazing Mr Toad, Simon Lipkin as Ratty, Craig Mather as Mole, Neil McDermott as Chief Weasel, Denise Welch as Mrs Otter, Gary Wilmot as Badger and the entire West End company. … [Read more...] about Rufus Hound stars in screening of The Wind in the Willows: The New Musical
Mid Argyll Music Festival comes to town
Want to read more?We value our content and our journalists, so to get full access to all your local news updated 7-days-a-week – PLUS an e-edition of the Argyllshire Advertiser – subscribe today for as little as 56 pence per week. Subscribe NowThe 39th Mid Argyll Music Festival kicked off on Saturday March 17 with chanter and piping contests at Ardrishaig Public Hall. The festival will then encourage budding poets with two sessions for in the poetry section for performers, judged by Luis Allan, who also judged at the Argyll Drama Festival. On Wednesday March 21 there will be performances from primary school pupils in the solo singing, duets and ensemble alongside ‘music is fun’ classes. Popular songs from the performances will take place in the evening.Secondary pupils will take to the stage on Thursday March 22 performing solo singing and duets joined later by performers in the piano classes. This year the music festival is delighted to welcome two groups … [Read more...] about Mid Argyll Music Festival comes to town
Spain police dogs get music therapy
Europe 28 March 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43574865 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel Madrid's police dogs are to get air-conditioning and music therapy to improve their well-being.The Spanish capital's municipal police force has installed a specialised system providing music therapy for its service dogs.It is … [Read more...] about Spain police dogs get music therapy