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Musicals Magazine Podcast
Edward Seckerson Meets... Julian Ovenden

Musicals Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 42:30


For this Musicals Magazine Podcast, Edward Seckerson meets Julian Ovenden, universally acknowledged as possessing one of the most beautiful voices in Musical Theatre. Gearing up a rare solo concert with Broadway composer Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens, War Paint), Ovenden reflects on a career that has taken him from the Donmar's Merrily We Roll Along to TV's Bridgerton. His appearances with the John Wilson Orchestra highlighted his way with Golden Age Broadway scores, and Daniel Evans's recent Chichester/Sadler's Wells revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific afforded him his shining moment with arguably the two greatest ballads in the repertoire. The musical excerpts are taken from Carousel: World Premiere Complete Recording, by John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London, released on Chandos Records on 13 September 2024; and My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by The Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert Orchestra, conducted by Simon Lee, released on Concord Theatricals on 31 May 2024. The opening and closing musical excerpts featured in this podcast are from the Overture to Gypsy (film version), taken from Jule Styne's ‘Overtures Vol 2', courtesy of JAY Records.

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Ep290 - Nate Hackmann: From Arizona to Opera

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 55:37


From playing Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables” to working with some of the best orchestras in the world, Nathaniel Hackmann has etched his mark as a versatile artist. Nate grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, doing community theater at a very young age which eventually led to his love for theatre and performing arts. He talks about his initial goal of becoming the youngest baritone to make his debut at the Metropolitan Opera and life lessons along the way that made him realize the music theater community and the people who work in music theater are his tribe. Nate looks back on his turning point which came when he auditioned for the NETwork's Beauty and the Beast National Tour in 2010. Currently playing as Biff Tannen in the production of Broadway's “Back to the Future”, he reveals his in-depth knowledge of the film, its production history and the challenges it faced, and his starstruck moment with Huey Lewis. Nate reflects on his motivations as an artist, emphasizing service, community, and spreading joy, and why young artists should find their voice and what motivates them. Nathaniel Hackmann is an incredibly versatile actor who has held many roles alongside many of the world's greatest orchestras. He's played both Jean Valjean and Javert in “Les Misérables” on Broadway in addition to iconic roles like Jekyll and Hyde and Hunchback of Notre Dame for the internationally televised BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall. He was Curly with the John Wilson Orchestra in the acclaimed production of “Oklahoma!”. He's also an opera singer, and an alumnus of the prestigious Merola Opera Program in the San Francisco Opera and has performed with the Virginia Opera, Michigan Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, San Francisco, Lyric Opera, and many others. On the concert stage, he appeared with the John Wilson Orchestra, Sinfonia of London, Hong Kong Symphony, San Francisco Opera Orchestra, and Springfield Symphony. He can now be seen as Biff Tannen in the current production of Broadway's “Back to the Future”. Connect with Nathaniel: Instagram: @n8hackmann TikTok: @nathanielhackmann Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musical Theatre Radio presents
Be Our Guest with Louise Dearman

Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 19:38


British musical theatre actress Louise Dearman is widely known through her many performances both on national tours and in London's West End. Following her graduation from Laine Theatre Arts College, where she won the Musical Theatre and Opera Award, she joined the touring cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the role of the Narrator. She then went on to play Jan for the UK tour of Grease in 2000, before returning in 2003 to London's Victoria Palace Theatre to play the same role. Further past highlights include Sarah Brown for the national tour of Guys and Dolls, and Mimi in the Piccadilly Theatre production of the show; Lucy Harris in the UK tour of Jekyll and Hyde; Debbie in the 2007 Edinburgh Festival production of Debbie Does Dallas; Grizabella in the International production of Cats; Eva Peron in the UK touring production of Evita and becoming the first actress to star as both Glinda and Elphaba in the hit musical Wicked. Louise also created the role of Mrs D in the World Premiere Production of New Musical The Waterbabies. In recent projects she headlined at the St James Theatre, Victoria, starred in An Evening of Movies and Musicals at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and at Swansea's Grand Theatre. She also featured on Friday Night is Music Night on BBC Radio 2. Louise played Lois Lane/Bianca in Kiss Me Kate staged as part of BBC Proms with the John Wilson Orchestra. Most recent engagements include a Variety Gala Evening at Bradford Alhambra guesting with Michael Ball, an autumn UK Tour of Bond and Beyond and Louise was invited to perform on the International production of Tell Me On A Sunday. Louise Dearman's first album You And I was released in 2005, and was followed by Here Comes the Sun (2012), and It's Time (2013).

El Aftershow
ETERNOS 05: Juego a ser tú.

El Aftershow

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 165:26


En el mundo de Morfeo, el único juego en el que se puede ganar es el Juego de ti. Si juegas a ser yo, tu identidad, tus amigos, tu misma vida corren peligro. Participan: Agustín Amador y Eusebio Arias. Edición de Eusebio Arias. Música de The Chordettes, The John Wilson Orchestra, Elvis Costello, Ella Roberts, The Velvet Underground, Creedence Clearwater Revival y Doris Day Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Up Close with Carlos Tseng
Anna-Jane Casey: Leading Lady On and Off Stage

Up Close with Carlos Tseng

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 30:39


For over 30 years, Anna-Jane Casey has dazzled audiences with her natural talents as a singer, actress and dancer. A true triple threat performer with lead roles in West Side Story, Mack and Mabel and Cats under her belt,  Anna-Jane Casey has had an incredible career on stage starring in some of the West End's biggest shows. Performances with the John Wilson Orchestra at the BBC Proms have also led to wider audiences familiarising themselves with the star. Over the last year however, we have also seen her trading the stage for a delivery van as she delivered parcels whilst the ongoing pandemic has meant theatres have had to stay shut.In this exclusive interview, Anna-Jane Casey sat down to talk about how she has overcome the surprising challenges of home-schooling her two children as well as what it has been like being a delivery driver. We also look back on a truly remarkable career as one of UK Theatre's finest leading ladies. As we reflect over the last year, it seems certain that when theatres reopen,  audiences will once again be dazzled by Anna-Jane and we can't wait.

In the 'House Seats'
Ep 45: Alex Bourne, West End lead and Olivier nominee.

In the 'House Seats'

Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 47:06


Alex made his West End debut in the RSC/Opera North production of Showboat at The London Palladium in 1991. Shortly after this he joined the London production of Buddy at The Victoria Palace Theatre. In 1992 Alex joined the American touring company of Buddy and performed at The White House in the presence of President & Mrs George Bush.On his return Alex took over the role of Buddy Holly (his idol!) in the London production for two years. He went on to Only The Lonely at The Whitehall theatre, London and then played Kenickie in the 1st National tour of Grease, taking over the lead role of Danny Zuko when the show transferred to the Cambridge Theatre, London. After this, Alex played the role of Gaston in Disney's Beauty & The Beast at the Dominion Theatre, London.A change of pace saw Alex in stockings and suspenders as Dr. Frank'n'Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. He then played another one of his singing idols, Dean Martin in The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas on the national tour. After a stint in Chicago at The Adelphi, London playing Billy Flynn, and tours of The Magnificent Musicals with Ruthie Henshall, Alex returned to Disney's Beauty & The Beast, this time playing the role of The Beast, before playing Dean Martin again in The Rat Pack at the then Strand Theatre, London.Alex then joined the cast of We Will Rock You at The Dominion theatre which was to be his home for the next six years playing Khashoggi. During this time, Alex became a father to his beloved daughter Josie, after marrying his wife, Jo in Las Vegas! (as a life-long Elvis fan – where else?!)A career highlight followed when he played Fred/Petruchio in Trevor Nunn's production of Kiss Me, Kate at Chichester and then The Old Vic theatre, London for which he received an Olivier nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.Alex played Daryl Van Horne in Craig Revel Horwood's production of The Witches Of Eastwick at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury for which he received a TMA nomination for Best Actor and then went on to originate the role of Bob in Midsummer Songs at the New Wolsey theatre, Ipswich. He performed in his first ever pantomime in 2014 playing Captain Hook at the King's theatre, Glasgow with the much loved Greg McHugh.His Annie journey began in 2015 when he played his dream role of Daddy Warbucks on the national tour for a year. He then did his second pantomime as Blackheart in Robinson Crusoe at Cliff's Pavilion, Southend with Gok Wan and Brian Conley.In early 2017, Alex played Sam Carmichael in the national tour of Mamma Mia! just prior to the London and Toronto productions of Annie during 2017/18. Most recently he appeared as Lex Hogan in the new British musical, Eugenius at The Other Palace, London.Over the years, Alex has been privileged to perform in numerous concerts and broadcasts including – Friday Night is Music Night for BBC Radio 2, A Night of a Thousand Voices at The Royal Albert Hall, "All About Bond" at The Henley Festival with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Kiss Me, Kate BBC Prom with the John Wilson Orchestra at The Royal Albert Hall for BBC2 and he was honoured to perform live at The Olivier Awards the year of his nomination.Alex would like to thank all the amazing “Annies” he has worked with, for making this show so special.

In the 'House Seats'
Ep15: Kate Graham, West End leading actress and vocational tutor

In the 'House Seats'

Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 30:06


Kate hails originally from the North East. She qualified with BAHons in History from Durham University before moving to London to pursue her dream of becoming a performer, beginning with a postgraduate course in Musical Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music. She was awarded the DipRAM for her study year, gained a teaching qualification (LRAM) and has since been made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) for excellence in her field. Kate continues to explore aspects of vocal technique (including Estill method to advanced level) and is currently studying for a PGCert in Performance teaching at the Guildhall Schools of Music and Drama. Kate is currently playing Diane in Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre, London. Theatre credits include Tanya in Mamma Mia (Novello Theatre) Cherry Sunday in the Original London Cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Tanya in Mamma Mia! (International tour), Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot the Musical (Victoria Palace theatre), Hold Me Touch Me in the Original London Cast of The Producers (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Babette in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Dominion Theatre London and National Tour), A Bowl of Cherries (Charing Cross Theatre), Lucy in The Thing About Men (Landor Theatre), Miranda in A Comedy of Arias (King's Head and Jermyn St), Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd (Derby Playhouse), Stepmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Bristol Old Vic), Elvira in High Spirits (Bridewell), Original Cast of Dick Barton Special Agent (Croydon Warehouse and National tours), Dick Barton and the Curse of the Pharaoh's Tomb (Greenwich), Jerry Springer The Opera (BAC),  No Way to Treat a Lady (Art's Theatre), Les Miserables (German Tour), Three Lost Souls (BAC and King's Head).Kate's first professional work upon leaving college was a concert with the Stephen Hill Singers for Radio 2. From then she became a regular member of 'Capital Voices' run by Annie Skates and has enjoyed an extremely wide variety of work with them. Solo concert work includes Christmas Singalong (Glasgow Royal Concert Halls), Friday Night is Music Night (Radio 2), Abba Symphonic (BSO), Cole Porter Classics (RFH and Bridgewater Hall), Concert tour with the RAF Central Band. Backing vocals for numerous artists including Westlife, Kylie and The Feeling at Proms in the Park, Russell Watson, Lesley Garrett, Cliff Richard, Elaine Paige, Michael Ball, KD Lang, John Wilson Orchestra and soundtracks including Galavant, Nine, Cats and Jesus Christ Superstar. Kate also appeared in Fiddler on the Roof (as Chava), Guys and Dolls (as Mimi) and Sweet Charity for BBC Radio 2. Alongside her professional work Kate has always enjoyed working with private students at home and has taken masterclasses and private lessons at several colleges including Momentum Performing Arts Academy, Performers College, LSMT, Millennium and RSAMD. She was also the Assistant Children's Director at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and thoroughly enjoyed working with the extremely talented mini cast on their performances.http://www.kategraham.info

Music Therapy Conversations
Ep 33 John Wilson

Music Therapy Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 42:12


In episode 33 Luke talks to an old friend of his, the conductor John Wilson. John was born in Gateshead and studied composition and conducting at the Royal College of Music, where in 2011 he was made a Fellow. Back in 1994, he formed his own orchestra, the John Wilson Orchestra, dedicated to performing music from the golden age of Hollywood and Broadway, and with whom he has appeared regularly across the UK, including at the BBC Proms annually since 2009. In March 2019, John was awarded the prestigious ISM Distinguished Musician Award for his services to music. He is now in demand at the highest level all over the world, working with some of the finest orchestras and opera houses. In the UK, he performs regularly at festivals such as Aldeburgh, Glyndebourne and the BBC Proms with orchestras such as London Symphony, London Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony and City of Birmingham Symphony. Elsewhere, he has conducted the Royal Concertgebouw, Budapest Festival, Swedish Radio Symphony, Oslo Philharmonic and Sydney Symphony orchestras amongst others. He made his opera debut in 2016 conducting Madam Butterfly at Glyndebourne Festival Opera on their autumn tour and has since conducted Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess at English National Opera and returned to Glyndebourne Summer Festival to conduct Massenet’s Cinderella. John has a large and varied discography which includes a series of discs with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exploring the works of Richard Rodney Bennett, with the BBC Philharmonic devoted to the symphonic works of Aaron Copland and numerous recordings with the John Wilson Orchestra. In 2019 Chandos released his first recording with the Sinfonia of London which features Korngold’s Symphony in F Sharp. In this conversation we discuss John’s earliest musical experiences, then explore some big topics, such as the idea of artistic perfection, why songs are central to John’s musical world, the importance to him of community music making, and whether you can listen to Ewartung while brushing your teeth (Boulez thinks you can’t).

StageDoorCast
Episode 8 Hal Prince, Ball and Boe, Proms and Jesus Christ Superstar again!

StageDoorCast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 34:25


We start in reflective mood as we consider the passing of Hal Prince and his contribution to Musical Theatre worldwide. News and views follow and Richard reviews recent shows including Evita and his admission that he finally gets Jesus Christ Superstar. We talk about the recent John Wilson Orchestra Prom and look forward to upcoming shows.Recorded in the afternoon so rambling quotient medium.

Life Stories with Ian Rutter
Life Stories with Gary Williams - a Christmas Special

Life Stories with Ian Rutter

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 56:23


“Michael Bublé isn’t the only person keeping the Sinatra Flame alive” so said the London Times of Gary Williams, star of the West End’s “Rat Pack” and soloist with leading big bands and concert orchestras including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Melbourne Symphony, the BBC Big Band, Ireland’s RTE and the Lahti Sinfonia Finland. Other work includes performing for The Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace, ‘That’s Entertainment’ a tribute to the MGM musicals with the John Wilson Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall, performing at Sinatra’s Palm Springs home for the LA Jazz Institute, Radio 2 with the BBC Concert Orchestra, ‘Winter Wonderland’ at the Royal Albert Hall, ‘A Swingin’ Session’ with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra in Los Angeles, ‘Big Band Wonderland’ at Ronnie Scott’s, ‘The Legend of Sinatra’ (UK tour), a tribute to the music of Fred Astaire presented by his daughter Ava, BBC Pebble Mill, Gloria Hunniford’s ‘Open House’ (with Donny Osmond and Burt Bacharach), the soundtrack for the Warner Bros’ motion picture ‘Mrs Ratcliffe’s Revolution’ and BBC1’s ‘Doctor Who Christmas Special’. As a headline act on the world’s luxury cruise liners he has visited over 60 countries. His latest two albums, a tribute to Sinatra and a “best of” his Abbey Road recordings, were recently released, prompting Oscar winning lyricist Don Black to say “In a world of Pop Idol mediocrity Gary Williams shines like a dazzling beacon.”Support the show (http://patreon.com/IanRutter)

Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine
Episode 73 - Julian Ovenden

Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 36:02


Julian Ovenden, a Screen Actors Guild Award winner, talks with Ilana about his roles on "Knightfall," "Downton Abbey," and many other amazing projects. Julian shares details about his first musical in London, "Merrily We Roll Along," by the inimitable Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim was there at rehearsal daily and re-worked material for and with Juilan. The two often sat at the piano together since Julian had to play a lot in the show. Julian's gorgeous tenor voice has made him one of the most sought after concert performers in the world; he has three solo albums to his name. The son of a vicar who became the vicar for England's royal family, Julian's discusses what is was like for his family to live on the property at Windsor Castle. An actor who once had a phobia about accents, Julian shares how he learned to embrace them in order to stretch himself. And Julian gets candid with Ilana about the ups and downs of his career and tells hilarious audition stories that any actor will relate to. British actor, Julian Ovenden is an accomplished thespian and musician, who has also had memorable performances in globally renowned television and film projects over the span of his 17-year career. He has starred on Broadway and in the West End, in high profile television series on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as fashioning an international career as a concert and recording artist. Ovenden currently stars as ‘William De Nogaret’ in HISTORY’s “Knightfall,” created by Don Handfield and Richard Rayner and executively produced by Jeremy Renner. The story centers on the mysterious but true accounts of the Knights Templar, the elite warriors of the Crusades. It delves into the great secrets protected by the Templars and tells the story of faith, loyalty, and brotherhood that help sustain these warriors on the battlefield and the dark events that would forever sear the infamous date of Friday the 13th into the world’s psyche.  As a solo singer, Ovenden has appeared with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including The New York Philharmonic, The New York Pops, The Northern Sinfonia, The Liverpool Philharmonic, The RPO, The LPO, The Belfast Symphony Orchestra, the John Wilson Orchestra, The BBC Symphony, The Royal Concertgebouw, and The BBC Concert Orchestra. Ovenden made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2014 and with much success, performed an additional headlining concert in 2016. In 2013, Ovenden recorded a debut album for Decca records entitled “If You Stay” and has since made a “Rogers and Hammerstein” record with John Wilson for Warner Classics and a “Downton Abbey Christmas” release.  On stage at the Booth theatre in 2006, Ovenden made his Broadway debut in “Butley,” as ‘Joseph Keyston’ opposite Nathan Lane. In 2011, Ovenden starred as ‘Death’ in “Death Takes a Holiday” for The Roundabout Theatre Company and appeared as ‘J.M. Barrie’ in The Weinstein Company’s “Finding Neverland.”  Ovenden first appeared on British television as ‘Andrew Foyle’ starring opposite Michael Kitchen in the widely adored “Foyle’s War” for five seasons. He has also appeared as ‘Charles Blake’ in two seasons of the worldwide phenomenon “Downton Abbey.” Domestically, Ovenden is best known for playing ‘Jeremy Lambert’ in Season 3 and 4 of CBS’s drama series, “Person of Interest.” Further television credits include ‘Val Dartie’ in “The Forsyte Saga,” “Related,” and “SMASH.” Ovenden can be seen in the films, “Colonia,” “The Confessions,” and the British indie war film “Allies.” Ovenden currently resides in England with opera singer Kate Royal, their son Johnny Beau, daughter Audrey, and Roman the dog.

The Neil Haley Show
Ben Davis Star of The Sound of Music Who Plays (Captain Georg Von Trapp)

The Neil Haley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2016 12:00


The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Ben Davis Star of The Sound of Music Who Plays  (Captain Georg Von Trapp). Pittsburgh premiere March 22-27, 2016, at the Benedum Center.  BEN DAVIS (Captain Georg Von Trapp) starred as Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms with the John Wilson Orchestra which was broadcast live on BBC 3 Radio and on Christmas Day on TV on BBC 2. He has appeared on Broadway as The Preacher in Violet, Mr. Lindquist in A Little Night Music with Elaine Stritch and Bernadette Peters, Javert and Enjolras in Les Misérables, and as Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie. He received a Tony® Honor and Ovation Award for his work as Marcello in Baz Luhrmann's Broadway production of La Bohème and can also be heard on the cast recording. He toured as Galahad in Spamalot and regional shows include Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at Paper Mill Playhouse, Curly in Oklahoma at The Muny as well as Emile in South Pacific at both The Muny and Asolo Repertory Theatre. He has performed opposite Kelli O'Hara and Victor Garber in Kurt Weill's Knickerbocker Holiday at Lincoln Center (Recorded Live) and opposite Ms. O'Hara in concert, as well as in the New York City Opera/BAM production of Anna Nicole, The Opera. His TV and film credits include Papageno in ??The Magic Flute directed by Kenneth Branagh, 30 Rock, Numb3rsand Miriam. He has performed with the RTÉ Orchestra in Dublin, Ireland, at The Hollywood Bowl as Older Patrick in Mame, with the LA Philharmonic as a soloist and in Bernstein's Mass.  

The Neil Haley Show
Author Nancy DeRosa and Ben Davis Star of The Sound of Music

The Neil Haley Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2016 28:00


The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Author Nancy DeRosa and Ben Davis Star of The Sound of Music live from BPTV Studios in Pittsburgh. This new book by author Nancy DeRosa speaks to all of us, and provides a highly rewarding tale of how EMMA – thinks she is a bit overweight –and realizes when she becomes thin due to her Mother's illness, she has never been so unhappy. She begins to lose her poor self image and takes control of her life. EMMA finally realizes she is more than worthy for a good man to love her and have the great career she has always dreamed of. The book is told in an upbeat, highly entertaining style with fast-paced dialog and savvy use of language. If you're feeling at all down at the end of a hard day, this book is a surefire way to lift your spirits. BEN DAVIS (Captain Georg Von Trapp) starred as Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms with the John Wilson Orchestra which was broadcast live on BBC 3 Radio and on Christmas Day on TV on BBC 2. He has appeared on Broadway as The Preacher in Violet, Mr. Lindquist in A Little Night Music with Elaine Stritch and Bernadette Peters, Javert and Enjolras in Les Misérables, and as Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie. He received a Tony® Honor and Ovation Award for his work as Marcello in Baz Luhrmann's Broadway production of La Bohème and can also be heard on the cast recording. He toured as Galahad in Spamalot and regional shows include Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Midweek
Rita Moreno, Dan Burt, John Wilson, Holly Mumby-Croft

Midweek

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2013 42:07


Libby Purves meets conductor John Wilson; lawyer and poet Dan Burt; actor Rita Moreno and Holly Mumby-Croft, mayor of Broughton in Lincolnshire. Conductor and arranger John Wilson formed the John Wilson Orchestra in 1994. The orchestra specialises in authentic performances of classic Hollywood film musical scores including High Society, An American in Paris and Easter Parade. John painstakingly restored many of the original MGM scores which had been lost years before. The John Wilson Orchestra celebrates the golden age of Hollywood in a UK tour. Dan Burt is a businessman, lawyer and published poet. Born into poverty and organised crime in one of Philadelphia's toughest neighbourhoods, Burt was destined to follow his family footsteps into punishing physical work with a sideline in crime. The remarkable change in his fortunes began when he was selected by Cambridge University to read English and went on to study law at Yale. His memoir, You Think It Strange, is published by Notting Hill Editions. Rita Moreno is a singer, dancer and actor. Her big break came when she was cast in Robert Wise's 1961 musical West Side Story for which she won a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award. She subsequently featured in films including Carnal Knowledge and Summer and Smoke and is one of few actors to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, a Tony and an Oscar. Rita is attending a screening and Q and A session for Summer and Smoke which was directed by Peter Glenville. The screening is part of the centenary celebrations for the late British director taking place at the BFI Southbank. Holly Mumby-Croft, 27, is the mayor of Broughton in North Lincolnshire. Broughton has a population of 7,000 and Holly is the youngest person ever to be elected mayor. After several turbulent years as a teenager she became a town councillor at the age of 24 and deputy mayor a year later. Producer: Paula McGinley.

Movie Café
moviecafe:11 Oct 12

Movie Café

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2012 36:36


The British conductor and the man behind the John Wilson Orchestra, talks about his love for film musicals with Janice Forsyth. An expert in light music, jazz and music for the small and big screens, John Wilson thrills audiences across the world with his passion, enthusiasm and expertise.

Heather Cairncross
HC004 | John Wilson Orchestra say ‘Hooray For Hollywood’ at The Proms 2011

Heather Cairncross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2011 9:49


Today I was lucky enough to join the John Wilson Orchestra to say Hooray for Hollywood at the BBC Proms 2011. Remember that I love to read your comments so feel free to comment in the box below this post. I’ve started writing this on the train home to Brighton – whilst on the packed […] The post HC004 | John Wilson Orchestra say ‘Hooray For Hollywood’ at The Proms 2011 appeared first on Heather Cairncross UK Jazz Singer.

Heather Cairncross
HC004 | John Wilson Orchestra say ‘Hooray For Hollywood’ at The Proms 2011

Heather Cairncross

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2011 9:49


Today I was lucky enough to join the John Wilson Orchestra to say Hooray for Hollywood at the BBC Proms 2011. Remember that I love to read your comments so feel free to comment in the box below this post. I’ve started writing this on the train home to Brighton – whilst on the packed […]The post HC004 | John Wilson Orchestra say ‘Hooray For Hollywood’ at The Proms 2011 appeared first on Heather Cairncross.