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The '''Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular''' was | The '''Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular''' was a first Australian performance by the [[:Wikipedia:Melbourne Symphony Orchestra|Melbourne Symphony Orchestra]], featuring the Concordis Chamber Choir. It was performed twice (2:00pm and 7:00pm) on the [[4th February]] [[2012]] at the Plenary Hall, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. | ||
[[File:Mso-doctor-who-masthead.jpg|right|300px]] | [[File:Mso-doctor-who-masthead.jpg|right|300px]] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was conducted by [[Ben Foster]], with [[Mark Sheppard]] as master of ceremonies. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was accompanied by the Concordis Chamber Choir for the choir elements of the music. [[Wikipedia:Antoinette Halloran|Antoinette Halloran]] (Soprano) and [[Wikipedia:Tobias Cole|Tobias Cole]] (Counter-tenor) provided performances where single vocals were required. | The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was conducted by [[Ben Foster]], with [[Mark Sheppard]] as master of ceremonies. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was accompanied by the Concordis Chamber Choir for the choir elements of the music. [[Wikipedia:Antoinette Halloran|Antoinette Halloran]] (Soprano) and [[Wikipedia:Tobias Cole|Tobias Cole]] (Counter-tenor) provided performances where single vocals were required. | ||
All musical pieces were accompanied by clips from the episodes that the music was from, in some cases, such as 'The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe' the audio from the clips was also played throughout the Plenary Hall. | All musical pieces were accompanied by clips from the episodes that the music was from, in some cases, such as 'The Doctor, The Widow & The Wardrobe' the audio from the clips was also played throughout the Plenary Hall. | ||
There were several aliens from [[Series 5 (Doctor Who)|Series 5]] present walking around the audience, in a similar style to [[Doctor Who at the Proms]]. Including; | There were several aliens from [[Series 5 (Doctor Who)|Series 5]] present walking around the audience, in a similar style to [[Doctor Who at the Proms]]. Including; | ||
*2 [[Silurian]]s | *2 [[Silurian]]s | ||
*1 [[Judoon]], | *1 [[Judoon]], | ||
*At least 2 [[Saturnyn| | *At least 2 [[Saturnyn|Vampires]] from ''[[The Vampires of Venice]]'' | ||
*A [[Silent]] | *A [[Silent]] | ||
*2 [[Ood]] | *2 [[Ood]] | ||
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==Programme== | ==Programme== | ||
There were | There were sixteen individual pieces in total, with eight piecsd performed. This was followed by a twenty-minute interval, then another eight 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 | 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 (Doctor Who)|Series 5]] and [[Series 6 (Doctor Who)|Series 6]]. "This is Gallifrey" was the only piece not from Series 5 or 6. It was from [[Series 3 (Doctor Who)|Series 3]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
#The Mad With a Box | #The Mad With a Box | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Tickets for the Symphonic Spectacular went on sale on the [[6th October]] 2011. They were sold out on the day of performance. | *Tickets for the Symphonic Spectacular went on sale on the [[6th October]] 2011. They were sold out on the day of performance. | ||
*There was a specially recorded intro to the 'Battle in the Skies' piece following the interval. This featured the Strategist Dalek outside of the Plenary Hall. | *There was a specially recorded intro to the 'Battle in the Skies' piece following the interval. This featured the Strategist Dalek outside of the Plenary Hall. | ||
*There was a specially recorded piece by [[Matt Smith]]. | *There was a specially recorded piece by [[Matt Smith]]. | ||
*For a photo call at the [[:Wikipedia:Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne Cricket Ground]] a [[Scientist Dalek]], along with a [[Cybus Cyberman]] and a [[Silence]] was present. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/02/daleks-invade-melbourne.html |title=Daleks invade Melbourne |author=David Knox |date of source=February 3, 2012 |website name=TV Tonight |accessdate=6th February 2012}}</ref> | *For a photo call at the [[:Wikipedia:Melbourne Cricket Ground|Melbourne Cricket Ground]] a [[Scientist Dalek]], along with a [[Cybus Cyberman]] and a [[Silence]] was present. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2012/02/daleks-invade-melbourne.html |title=Daleks invade Melbourne |author=David Knox |date of source=February 3, 2012 |website name=TV Tonight |accessdate=6th February 2012}}</ref> | ||
*[[Murray Gold]] was in the audience for the second performance at 7:00pm. | *[[Murray Gold]] was in the audience for the second performance at 7:00pm. | ||
*The programme book includes; an introduction by [[Steven Moffat]], a page each dedicated to the various aliens (and the Doctor) that appeared in the Spectacular, Q&As with; [[Murray Gold]], [[Ben Foster]] and [[Mark Sheppard]]. It also included information about the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Concordis Chamber Choir and listing every person in the orchestra and choir. There were brief descriptions of [[Wikipedia:Antoinette Halloran|Antoinette Halloran]] and [[Wikipedia:Tobias Cole|Tobias Cole]]. | *The programme book includes; an introduction by [[Steven Moffat]], a page each dedicated to the various aliens (and the Doctor) that appeared in the Spectacular, Q&As with; [[Murray Gold]], [[Ben Foster]] and [[Mark Sheppard]]. It also included information about the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Concordis Chamber Choir and listing every person in the orchestra and choir. There were brief descriptions of [[Wikipedia:Antoinette Halloran|Antoinette Halloran]] and [[Wikipedia:Tobias Cole|Tobias Cole]]. | ||
*During the 7:00pm show, following 'Battle of the Skies' as the Supreme Dalek was exiting the stage it collided (slightly) with one of the cellist's chairs. | *During the 7:00pm show, following 'Battle of the Skies' as the Supreme Dalek was exiting the stage it collided (slightly) with one of the cellist's chairs. | ||
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*[http://www.mso.com.au/cpa/htm/htm_home.asp Melbourne Symphony Orchestra] | *[http://www.mso.com.au/cpa/htm/htm_home.asp Melbourne Symphony Orchestra] | ||
*[http://www.concordis.org.au Concordis Chamber Choir] | *[http://www.concordis.org.au Concordis Chamber Choir] | ||
*[http://unbouncepages.com/doctor-who/ MSO 2012 | *[http://unbouncepages.com/doctor-who/ MSO 2012 Season - Doctor Who] | ||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Doctor Who concerts]] | [[Category:Doctor Who concerts]] | ||