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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. | 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 of February]] [[2012]] at the Plenary Hall, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. | ||
[[File:Mso-doctor-who-masthead.jpg|right|thumb|A banner advertising the show]] | [[File:Mso-doctor-who-masthead.jpg|right|thumb|A banner advertising the show]] | ||
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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 | 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; | ||
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* 2 [[New Dalek Paradigm]] Daleks; A [[Supreme Dalek]] (White) and a [[Strategist Dalek]] (Blue) | * 2 [[New Dalek Paradigm]] Daleks; A [[Supreme Dalek]] (White) and a [[Strategist Dalek]] (Blue) | ||
The Supreme Dalek was | The Supreme Dalek was on stage for the 'Battle in the Skies' piece, with the Strategist Dalek on the floor, directing Ben Foster up to the stage. | ||
== Programme == | == Programme == | ||
There were sixteen individual pieces in all | There were sixteen individual pieces in all. Eight pieces 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 [[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]]''. | 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]]''. | ||
