The Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra
Programme
Programme to include:
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Piazzolla Medley for Saxophone
Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto
Performers
The Guy Barker Jazz Orchestra
Clare Teal vocalist
Benjamin Grosvenor piano
Amy Dickson saxophone
Giacomo Smith clarinet
Guy Barker conductor
Sir Michael Parkinson host
The brilliant Guy Barker and his Jazz Orchestra with award-winning guest soloists Amy Dickson, Benjamin Grosvenor, Clare Teal and Giacomo Smith present an evening of jazz favourites hosted by Sir Michael Parkinson including the exhilarating Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, a Piazzolla medley for saxophone, Artie Shaw’s Clarinet Concerto ‘Singin’ the Blues’ and much more.
This special gala concert will include a live auction on the night, all in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Auction lots and raffle prizes announced:
Auction lots
• Lunch with Jim Carter
• Violin lesson with Francesca Dego
• Behind the Scenes Experience at Newmarket Races for two adults
• One-hour drumming lesson with Ralph Salmins
• Classic FM tour
• ‘My Kind of Town’ paper sculpture by Gail Armstrong
• ‘Candle in the Wind’ score signed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
• House of Lords tea and tour
• A private concert by The Gesualdo Six
• Tickets to Windsor Festival and Private Reception in Windsor Castle
• George Harrison sculpture
• Lunch with Sir Michael Parkinson
Raffle prizes
• Four tickets to BBC Prom No. 47: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
• Orchid Classics CD Collection
• The King’s Singers premium CD box set
• Two tickets to BBC Prom No. 30: The Warner Brothers Story
• Guy Barker’s Big Band Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall
Download the list of auction lots & raffle prizes
The Gala Concert is a Hazard Chase event in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK. Hazard Chase will donate all net proceeds from the event to Pancreatic Cancer UK, a registered charity in England & Wales (1112701) and Scotland (SC046392).
Duration: approx. 2½ hours (incl. interval and auction)
Ticket Information
£45, £36, £25, £18
Senior Citizens and Students: £2 off
All orders are subject to a transaction fee, except if made in person. See booking information for details, payment methods and delivery options.
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