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Arthur Davison Family Concerts

Arthur Davison Family Concerts

Arthur Davison Family Concerts are an excellent introduction to the world of classical music presented in Fairfield's friendly atmosphere with 4 clearly themed orchestral concerts with top artists and narrators.  Past narrators have included Penelope Keith, Prunella Scales and Stephen Mulhern.

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Sat 12 December 2009 11am
 
A Christmas Carol
 
Conductor:   Darrell Davison
Organ:          Ian Le Grice
Narrator:      To be Announced 

 
Croydon Symphony Orchestra
Young soloists from the Yehudi Menuhin School

A special musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the highlight of this Christmas programme which features seasonal favourites such as Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, Anderson's Sleigh Ride with Santa Claus and Carols for the audience. The concert starts with Arnold's amusing Grand, Grand Overture which features three hoovers and a floor polisher as well as the finale from Aint-Saëns' magnificent Organ Symphony.

Adults £9, Children £7.50, Family Prices: Adults £8 & Children £6 (For a family of 4 or more)

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Sat 6 February 2010 11am
 
The Snowman
 
Conductor:   Darrell Davison
Violin:           Valtie Nunn
Narrator:       To be Announced
 
Epsom Symphony Orchestra

An exciting programme of The Elements with Holst's Spirits of the Earth, Falla's Ritual Fire Dance, Handel's Water Music and Britten's Wind Storm, Frost and Ice are represented in Vivaldi's Winter and Thunder and Lightning in Strauss' lively Polka. And of course the elements would not be complete without the popular story of the Snowman with its chart topping song We're Walking in the Air, sung by pupils from Downside Lodge and St. David's Schools. 

Adults £9, Children £7.50, Family Prices: Adults £8 & Children £6 (For a family of 4 or more)

 

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Sat 27 March 2010 11am
 
The Time Travellers
 
Conductor:   Darrell Davison
Narrator:      To be Announced 

 
The Classic Buskers
Croydon Symphony Orchestra

Travel through time with Dr. Who, Star Trek, Jurassic Park and the intrepid Classic Buskers who will take us on a whirlwind trip through  time and place. The programme also includes an ancient Javanese temple dance and a musical trip on a space rocket.

Adults £9, Children £7.50, Family Prices: Adults £8 & Children £6 (For a family of 4 or more)

 

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