Splendid Saturday
Splendid Weekend
Saturday, 26th July 2008
Manchester Camerata Proms in Hyde Park
Saturday evening sees the return of 'Proms in Hyde Park ' as Manchester Camerata Orchestra once again take centre stage to perform an extensive programme of popular classical music including various Russian ballet favourites and a selection of opera greats. The evening will finish with a spectacular firework display set to some of the traditional 'Last Night of the Proms' flag-waving classics including Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Pomp and Circumstance.
The evening will be hosted by BBC Radio Manchester presenter Becky Want. Over the last 15 years, Becky has established herself as one of the most prominent 
television and radio presenters in Manchester and the North West region. She spent her early years treading the boards and her twenties as a daytime presenter both on Piccadilly Radio and Key 103. This lead to the achievement of her long-held ambition to join Granada Television as a presenter. Since the mid '90s, she has presented both regionally and on the network including series on travel, health, fashion and education.
For the last 4 years, Becky has been a regular face on BBC1's regional current affairs programme Inside Out. She also presents the afternoon show from 2-5pm on BBC Radio Manchester, as well as presenting their 'Retail Therapy' show on Saturday mornings from 9am.
Kristyna Myles will be providing pre-show entertainment from 6.30pm until 7.15pm. Kristyna is a 24 year old singer-songwriter based in Manchester who is already being described as one of the hottest singer-songwriter properties in Britain today. She performed alongside Chris De Burgh on his European Tour and recently supported Mick Hucknall on three UK concert dates. She is currently recording her debut album.
Tenor Jon Christos returns to the stage, following on from a year of massive success including performances at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and The Royal Albert Hall. Jon is delighted to be performing in Hyde again in front of his home crowd!
Jon will be joined on stage by soprano Jenny Williams who will perform at the event for the first time ever. At only 20 years of age, Jenny is one of the most promising up and coming young classical singers in the Country.
Members of the public are invited to bring their own picnics to the event and make themselves at home in the beautiful surroundings of Hyde Park. There will also be food available from a variety of event caterers. This is an outdoor event - please dress appropriately for the weather. Alcohol is permitted at the event this year with the exception of alcopops (please see full terms and conditions below).
Manchester Camerata - Concert starts 7.30pm (gates open 5.00pm, pre-show entertainment from 6.30pm)
Act 1: |
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|---|---|
| Conductor | Tim Redmond |
| Soloists | Jon Christos and Jenny Williams |
| Tchaikovsky |
Nutcracker Suite |
| Donizetti | Una Furtiva Lagrima - from L'elisir d'amore |
| Bixio | Mamma |
| Tchaikovsky |
Swan Lake Suite |
| Granada | Lara |
| Verdi | Brindisi - from La Traviata |
| Tchaikovsky |
Sleeping Beauty Suite |
| (Interval) | |
Act 2: |
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| Verdi | Force of Destiny Overture |
| Puccini | O mio babbino caro - from Gianni Schicchi |
| De Curtis |
Torna a Surriento |
| Wood | Sea Songs |
| Arne | Rule Britannia |
| Parry | Jerusalem |
| Tchaikovsky | 1812 Overture |
Tickets
- Adults - £5.00
- Children under 16
- £3.00 (buy one get one free) - To book tickets in person, go to Tameside Tourist Information Centre, Council Offices, Ashton-under-Lyne
- To book tickets over the phone, please call the ticket hotline on 0161 342 4144
- Online booking for this event is now closed. Tickets will be available on the gate from 5.00pm tomorrow
If your child is under 2 years old there is no need to purchase a ticket - they will be given free entry to the concert
Terms and Conditions for Entry:
- Ticket admits one person
- The event organisers reserve the right to refuse admission to any person
- Children under the age of 14 are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult
- The special circumstances of this event allow for a reasonable quantity of alcohol to be brought into the Park (only beers, wines and spirits are permitted). No alcopops
- Bottles of wine will be permitted but please do not bring any other glass items, barbeques, flaming torches, personal fireworks, sparklers, gazebos or dogs (with the exception of guide dogs)
- Smoke effects, strobe lighting, lasers and loud noises may be used at the event
- This is an outdoor event - please dress appropriately for the weather
- A designated event car park will be located on Park Road (cost £2)