“A Grand Night for a Song”

The Next Show link currently leads to a review of our recent production of Yeomen, but we’re rehearsing already for the annual Summer Concert. The dates are Friday 26 June at Clermiston, and Saturday 27 June at the Carnegie Hall. 7.30pm start; ticket prices £10 (£9 concessions).

If you recognised the title as being derived from “A grand night for singing” from the Rodgers and Hammerstein film musical State Fair, that will give you food for thought, hopefully leading to eager anticipation of an evening of “musical” delights!

We’ve included some of the best bits from others of Oscar Hammerstein’s works written for the stage, such as Carousel, his better-known 1940s collaboration with Richard Rodgers. From an earlier phase of his career we feature selections from Show Boat, a ground-breaking musical with music by Jerome Kern that has been described as one of the masterpieces of the American musical theatre, and from the well-loved The Desert Song where he was partnered by Sigmund Romberg. As last year, Kate Doig will be directing from the piano.

As well as venturing into the Broadway scene, our chorus and soloists will be featuring an eclectic selection of items from that quintessentially English duo Gilbert and Sullivan, including the obligatory preview of elements from next year's main show. Do join us as we “conjure up” more enjoyment!

Tickets priced at £10 (£9 concessions) are available from members, from our ticket hotline on 0845 2412 187, or the Carnegie Box Office (01383 602302) Seating for the concert is, as always, unreserved, so do please arrive early.