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Orchestra Surprises Welsh Icon Karl Jenkins, Sings 'Happy Birthday' in Chorus at Royal Albert Hall
BBC Proms 2016 to Continue 'Ten Pieces' Concerts, Caters to Secondary School Students
The always-inspiring BBC Proms---the eight-week series of summer classical concerts held in the Royal Albert Hall---has announced that it will continue its popular Ten Pieces concerts, which, last year, aimed to bring primary school children in contact with classical music. The initiative was held to be a success for young audiences in 2015, and now the BBC Proms 2016 intends to continue the "new tradition" by encouraging secondary school students to respond to a selection of ten classical pieces in a manner in which they see fit. Who's Pete Townshend Unveils Deluxe Orchestral Edition of 'Quadrophenia' with Alfie Boe, Billy Idol, Royal Phil for Deutsche Grammophon/Universal on June 9 [TRAILER ]
More than 40 years since its initial release, Pete Townshend has created a "classical" version of The Who's iconic album 'Quadrophenia.' On Tuesday, June 9, Deutsche Grammophon/Universal Music Classics will release Townshend's new, orchestral version in both standard and deluxe editions. This new version of Quadrophenia will have its world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall in London, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and London Oriana Choir along with Pete Townsend, Alfie Boe, Billy Idol and very special guests on July 5.
