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Following the success of the [[Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular (Melbourne)|two performances]] in Melbourne on [[4 February (releases)|4 February]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]], The '''Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular''' returned to [[Australia]] for a further series of performances. It was performed nine times from [[15 December (releases)|15]]-[[21 December (releases)|21 December]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] at the [[Sydney Opera House]] in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Following the success of the [[Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular (Melbourne)|two performances]] in Melbourne on [[4 February (releases)|4 February]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]], The '''Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular''' returned to [[Australia]] for a further series of performances. It was performed nine times from [[15 December (releases)|15]]-[[21 December (releases)|21 December]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]] at the [[Sydney Opera House]] in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Metropolitan Orchestra was conducted by [[Ben Foster]], with [[Alex Kingston]] and [[Mark Williams]] as hosts. The Metropolitan Orchestra was accompanied by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for the choir elements of the music. [[Antoinette Halloran]] (soprano) and [[Daniel Bonic-Goodwin]] (Counter-tenor) provided performances where single vocals were required.
[[File:Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular at Sydney Opera House December 2012|thumb|left]]
The Metropolitan Orchestra was conducted by [[Ben Foster]], with [[Alex Kingston]] and [[Mark Williams]] as hosts. The Metropolitan Orchestra was accompanied by the [[Sydney Philharmonia Choirs]] for the choir elements of the music. [[Antoinette Halloran]] (soprano) and [[Daniel Bonic-Goodwin]] (Counter-tenor) provided performances where single vocals were required.


All musical pieces were accompanied by clips from the episodes that the music was from.
All musical pieces were accompanied by clips from the episodes that the music was from.


== Programme ==
There were sixteen individual pieces in all. Seven pieces were performed, followed by a twenty-minute interval, then another nine pieces.
There were sixteen individual pieces in all. Seven pieces were performed, followed by a twenty-minute interval, then another nine pieces.


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# The Final Chapter Of Amelia Pond
# The Final Chapter Of Amelia Pond
# Doctor Who Theme
# Doctor Who Theme
=== Promotional statement ===
Anticipating the show’s 50th anniversary in 2013 and inspired by the BBC Doctor Who Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular will see the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra joined by a host of live monsters such as Daleks, Cybermen, Judoon, Clockwork Robots, Scarecrows and the Doctor’s recent opponents, the Silence. Conducted by Ben Foster, the Orchestra will present Murray Gold’s thrilling music from the previous television series. The live music will be accompanied by a big screen presentation of key moments from the TV programme and specially edited sequences showcasing Matt Smith’s performance as the Eleventh Doctor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://unbouncepages.com/doctor-who/|title=Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular in Sydney|date of source=18th September 2012|website name=TV Tonight|accessdate=22nd June 2018}}</ref>
== Behind the Scenes Video ==
[[File:Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular at Sydney Opera House December 2012|thumb|left|500 px]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://msomn.org/ Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra]
* [http://msomn.org/ Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra]
* [http://www.sydneyphilharmonia.com.au/ Sydney Philharmonia Choirs]
* [http://www.sydneyphilharmonia.com.au/ Sydney Philharmonia Choirs]
== Footnotes ==
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[[Category:Doctor Who concerts]]
[[Category:Doctor Who concerts]]

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Following the success of the two performances in Melbourne on 4 February 2012, The Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular returned to Australia for a further series of performances. It was performed nine times from 15-21 December 2012 at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Overview

The Metropolitan Orchestra was conducted by Ben Foster, with Alex Kingston and Mark Williams as hosts. The Metropolitan Orchestra was accompanied by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs for the choir elements of the music. Antoinette Halloran (soprano) and Daniel Bonic-Goodwin (Counter-tenor) provided performances where single vocals were required.

All musical pieces were accompanied by clips from the episodes that the music was from.

There were sixteen individual pieces in all. Seven pieces were performed, followed by a twenty-minute interval, then another nine pieces.

Some pieces followed the names and themes of their CD release counterparts, while others were extended pieces that used an overarching theme or initial name and piece to lead into other pieces. The music was primarily from Series 5, Series 6 and the first half of Series 7. The "This is Gallifrey" piece was from Series 3 of Doctor Who.

  1. The Mad Man With A Box (Prologue)
  2. I Am The Doctor
  3. Amy
  4. A Stitch In Time
  5. Brianosaurus
  6. Abigail's Song
  7. The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe

INTERVAL

  1. Battle In The Skies
  2. The Majestic Tale Of The Madman in a Box
  3. Liz, Lizards, Vampires & Vincent
  4. The Wedding of River Song
  5. This is Gallifrey / Vale Decem
  6. Pandorica Suite
  7. The Final Chapter Of Amelia Pond
  8. Doctor Who Theme

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