As part of the Godiva Awakes celebrations, Milton Keynes City Orchestra put on a spectacular classical music performance in Campbell Park on 1st August 2012.
The concert was conducted by Hilary Davan Wetton and featured soloist Martene Grimson performing a range of well known pieces climaxing with Rule Britannia and Jerusalem and a spectacular fireworks display,
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PROMS IN THE PARK - FREE!
To celebrate the arrival of Godiva in Milton Keynes, MK Summer of Culture 2012 is proud to present MK City Orchestra - Proms In The Park
Free concert begins at 8.00pm and finishes at 10.00pm
Founder Conductor: Hilary Davan Wetton
Soloist: Martene Grimson
English Folk Song Suite Vaughan Williams arr. Jacob
Banks of Green Willow Butterworth
Love is a Plaintive Thing (Patience) Sullivan
The Sun Whose Rays (The Mikado) Sullivan
Chanson de matin Elgar
Fantasia on ‘Greensleeves’ Vaughan Williams
The Dambusters March Coates
Interval
Capriol Suite Warlock
Marching Song and Country Song Holst
Nimrod (from Enigma Variations) Elgar
Soiree Musicales Britten
Pomp and Circumstance March no.1 Elgar
Rule Britannia Arne/ Sargent
Jerusalem Parry arr. Elgar
Firework Finale
The Great British Prom
MILTON KEYNES SUMMER OF CULTURE 2012
This year, Milton Keynes is celebrating its very own 'Summer of Culture' encompassing the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, elements of the National Cultural Olympiad and the city's International Festival.
A range of different events is taking place across the city from May to September, all of which you can participate in. Summer of Culture is supported by Arts Council England and Milton Keynes Council.
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MILTON KEYNES CITY ORCHESTRA
Milton Keynes City Orchestra gave its first performance under the baton of its Founder, Conductor Hilary Davan Wetton, in February 1975. Over nearly forty years since, it has built a national reputation, establishing itself as the live classical music resource for Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. Sian Edwards received the baton becoming Principal Conductor in 2007.
Next concert: 30th September. For details please visit www.mkco.org or call 01908 558311
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