Symphony for Yorkshire

Subject: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: sian, west wales
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 06:11 AM

I saw an item on the Symphony for Yorkshire on BBC TV1 this morning and was very impressed. Although this particular clip doesn't show it, there seems to be a fair bit of traditional music incorporated, and a number of folk musicians. Anyone we know ... ?

sian

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: SussexCarole
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 07:23 AM

I caught this on TV this morning too, it looks really good. Would love to know more...

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 08:03 AM

Local to Hull "The Hut People" and "Circus Envy" are performing in it.

"A Symphony for Yorkshire is a new and unique piece of music commissioned by the BBC which will be broadcast on Yorkshire Day, Sunday 1st August.

The four movements have been composed by Benjamin Till and the lyrics were written by Doreen Brigham, a 98-year-old great-grandmother from Harrogate.

The complete Symphony will be broadcast on BBC Radio Sheffield on Sunday August 1 with build-up from 11 am. BBC Look North broadcasts one of the four movements from the symphony each night from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 August.

The full symphony will also be available online from 11:15 am on August 1."

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 10:05 AM

Fiona Katie Roberts, harpist and harp maker from Oxenhope, West Yorkshire.

Dave H

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 10:36 AM

That looks awesome!

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Tootler
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 12:12 PM

Saw a clip on the local BBC News this lunchtime with "Stow Brow" a song based in Robin Hood's Bay

More info on Stow Brow the Yorkshire Garland Website

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: GUEST,Caroline
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 12:15 PM

Ed Alleyn Johnson was on the clip I saw.

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 01:52 PM

Just seen it on Look North tonight. Looks very good.

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: GUEST,wikidee
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 05:39 PM

Fiona Katie Roberts worked as part of this project she can be seen stood on the rocks in Movement one http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10813852 she also appears in movement 4

I was privilaged enough to go with her to the premiere which was shown on wednesday evening at the Light in Leeds

Fiona Katie has her own website and more information can be found about her on http://www.tripleharps.com

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Aug 10 - 04:59 AM

up

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From:
Date: 01 Aug 10 - 05:07 PM

Sam Pirt, of course, on the beach...

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Tootler
Date: 02 Aug 10 - 04:54 PM

And here it is

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 02:45 AM

This was shown on BBC Look North last night, it's only part one of four.

Dave H

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Tootler
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 07:57 AM

This was shown on BBC Look North last night, it's only part one of four.

Are you sure?

All the info I have seen says that the Symphony is 15 mins long. The video in the link I provided was 19 mins. It also has the full credits at the end. It is the complete symphony as far as I can see.

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From:
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 08:24 AM

I was a tad disappointed to such a large Latin component in the section shown. I enjoy Latin music, and thought that particular contribution worked well... but it's hardly representative of Yorkshire music.

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 09:05 AM

BBC Look North must have only played part of it then OK

Dave H

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 09:32 AM

Yes Dave. Second movement due tonight, I believe

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 01:13 PM

OK Tootler ?

Dave H

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 01:55 PM

Just watched 2nd movement on Look North. It included a musical saw, played under the Humber Bridge.
Movement 3 on tomorrow at about the same time (ca 6.50)

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 04:54 PM

The complete video of all four movements is still up on the link provided earlier, but much of it is incredibly badly synched - unless there's a fault with iPlayer.

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: Tootler
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 06:28 PM

Seemed OK last night.

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: GUEST,The Yorkshire Musical Saw Player
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 03:46 PM

It was great to be apart of it all. Its amazing what a variety of music there is in Yorkshire. Hopefully the BBC will release it on DVD.

Subject: RE: Symphony for Yorkshire
From: r.padgett
Date: 11 Aug 10 - 01:52 AM

Love the word "apart" from the Yorkhsire Musical SawPlayer

Conjures up ideas

I'll get me coat!

Ray