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Post by Lynda on Jul 15, 2008 20:22:04 GMT
Lyrics BY DON BLACK,
a 70th birthday concert at the Palladium Theatre on Sunday 17th August, celebrates the Oscar-winning lyricist's incredible back catalogue with guests including Jonathan Ansell, David Arnold, Gary Barlow, Elkie Brooks, Craig David, Maria Friedman, Raza Jaffrey, Joe Longthorne, Lee Mead, Ryan Molloy (Jersey Boys), Mica Paris, Matt Rawle (Zorro), Marti Webb, Hayley Westenra and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
The evening is hosted by Michael Parkinson and will feature some of Don's great musicals, movie themes and hit songs, including Sunset Boulevard, Aspects Of Love, Tell Me On A Sunday, Diamonds Are Forever, Born Free, To Sir With Love, Ben and his newest project, The Count Of Monte Cristo.
To book please call 0871 297 0077*
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Post by Tanith Messenger on Jul 16, 2008 20:35:41 GMT
Friedman and Mead to perform at Black’s birthday concert Published Wednesday 16 July 2008 at 14:25 by Matthew Hemley West End stars Maria Friedman, Lee Mead and Matt Rawle are to join singers Gary Barlow and Elkie Brooks at a BBC Radio 2 concert to mark lyricist Don Black’s 70th birthday. Lee Mead Photo: Stephanie Methven As previously revealed by The Stage, the concert will take place at the London Palladium on Sunday, August 17 and will feature music from Black’s back catalogue, which includes Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard and the James Bond theme Diamonds are Forever. The event, called Lyrics by Don Black, will be presented by Michael Parkinson, and other performers lined up to appear include Marti Webb, Joe Longthorne, Craig David and Hayley Westenra. Music will be performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with Mike Dixon as musical director. David Arnold, with whom Black collaborated on the Bond themes Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough, will be a guest conductor. As part of the celebrations, Black will preview his latest production, a musical version of The Count of Monte Cristo, with music by Michel Legrand. Lyrics By Don Black will broadcast as part of Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night on August 22. copyright © 2008 The Stage Newspaper Limited Click the link to see photo of Lee  www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/21294/friedman-and-mead-to-perform-at-blacks |
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Post by Chrissi on Oct 2, 2008 20:44:08 GMT
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Post by Tanith Messenger on Oct 2, 2008 20:54:19 GMT
I put a poster about it on here errrm under Lee Press I think xx
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Post by Chrissi on Oct 3, 2008 8:10:42 GMT
Oops  Sorry!!  |
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Post by Tanith Messenger on Oct 3, 2008 21:19:27 GMT
no tis ok wasn't yelling at ya ! ;D was trying to remember where'd I'd put it hehe xxxx
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Post by Chrissi on Oct 6, 2008 15:18:13 GMT
Hehe thanks!  Well, well well!!!! Lee was totally amazing!!!! When he came onto the stage he was greeted with whoops and applause! He looked completely stunning, his suit fitted him to perfection. His voice was chocolately smooth and "From Russia, with Love" brilliantly suited his voice. Would've liked to have seen a bit more of him but I was more than happy with one song with him singing it beautifully. His typical "Lee" smiles were coming through towards the end of the song. He looked completely made up at the response from the audience and acknowledged the orchestra very politely. Amazing performance. I'm so glad I heard it live!!! I was also impressed with Lemar who sang "We Have All The Time In The World " and Laura Michelle Kelly who sang "The Man With The Golden Gun". Tony Hadley was also good, he sang " Thunderball" and "Live and Let Die" surrounded by plenty of pretty women- he was loving it I preferred Beverley Knight's second song a performance of "Nobody Does It Better " Stephen Fry was a fantastic presenter and seemed to be really enjoying himself. Joanna Lumley was also a great presenter. (She's so tiny!) They both seemed to be enjoying the show. It was a good show. Had a great time!!!  |
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Post by Tanith Messenger on Oct 6, 2008 21:23:11 GMT
Ooo wish I had been there i love my James Bond - hmm now there's a thought Lee as Bond - maybe an idea for a new musical hehe xx Glad you had a fab time hun xx
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Post by Chrissi on Oct 6, 2008 22:58:14 GMT
Hehehe. You might be on to something there Tanith!!! |
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