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The '''''Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular (Melbourne)''''' saw the first and second performances of the ''[[Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular]]''. It was performed by the [[Melbourne Symphony Orchestra]] at Plenary Hall, [[Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre]], [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] on [[4 February (releases)|4 February]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]].
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The '''''Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular (Melbourne)''''' saw the first and second performances of the ''[[Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular]]''. It was performed by the {{w|Melbourne Symphony Orchestra}} at [[Plenary Hall]], {{w|Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre|Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre}}, [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] on [[4 February (releases)|4 February]] [[2012 (releases)|2012]].


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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The concert was announced on [[28 August (releases)|28 August]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]] by BBC Worldwide Australia and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and was described as being inspired by
The concert was announced on [[28 August (releases)|28 August]] [[2011 (releases)|2011]] by BBC Worldwide Australia and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and was described as being inspired by  
''[[Doctor Who at the Proms]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/08/dwn280811214008-doctor-who-symphonic.html|title=Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular for Melbourne|date of source=28 August 2011|website name=Doctor Who News|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref> It was conducted by [[Ben Foster]] and hosted by [[Mark Sheppard]], who was announced on [[10 November (releases)|10 November]] 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/|title=Mark Sheppard to join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular|date of source=10 November 2011|website name=BBC Media Centre|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref>
''[[Doctor Who at the Proms]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2011/08/dwn280811214008-doctor-who-symphonic.html|title=Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular for Melbourne|date of source=28 August 2011|website name=Doctor Who News|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref> It was conducted by [[Ben Foster]] and hosted by [[Mark Sheppard]], who was announced on [[10 November (releases)|10 November]] 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/|title=Mark Sheppard to join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular|date of source=10 November 2011|website name=BBC Media Centre|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref>


The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was accompanied by the [[Concordis Chamber Choir]], led by Chorus Master [[Andrew Hunter]], and soloists [[Antoinette Halloran]] (soprano) and [[Tobias Cole]] (counter-tenor).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/02/dwn010212170008-doctor-who-symphonic.html|title=Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular this weekend|date of source=3 February 2012|website name=Doctor Who News|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref>
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was accompanied by the [[Concordis Chamber Choir]], led by Chorus Master [[Andrew Hunter]], and soloists [[Antoinette Halloran]] (soprano) and [[Tobias Cole]] (counter-tenor).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2012/02/dwn010212170008-doctor-who-symphonic.html|title=Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular this weekend|date of source=3 February 2012|website name=Doctor Who News|accessdate=23 July 2020}}</ref>


The concert was primarily focused on the [[Eleventh Doctor]], with the majority of the music hailing from [[Series 5 (Doctor Who)|Series 5]] and [[Series 6 (Doctor Who)|6]].
The concert was primarily focused on the [[Eleventh Doctor]], with the majority of the music hailing from [[Series 5 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 5]] and [[Series 6 (Doctor Who 2005)|6]].


There were two performances a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7pm.
There were two performances: a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7pm.


There were several monsters present on stage and walking around the audience, including:
There were several monsters present on stage and walking around the audience, including:
* A [[Silent]]
* A [[Silent]]
* A [[Judoon]]
* A [[Judoon]]
* 2 [[Ood]]
* Two [[Ood]]
* 3 [[Silurian]]s
* Three [[Silurian]]s
* 3 [[Saturnyn|Vampire Girls]]
* Four [[Saturnyn|Vampire Girls]]
* 4 [[Cybermen]]
* Four [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]
* 4 [[New Dalek Paradigm|New Paradigm Daleks]]: A [[Supreme Dalek (New Dalek Paradigm)|Supreme Dalek]] (White), an [[Eternal Dalek]] (Yellow), a [[Strategist Dalek]] (Blue) and a [[Scientist Dalek]] (Orange)
* Four [[New Dalek Paradigm|New Paradigm Daleks]]: A [[Supreme Dalek (New Dalek Paradigm)|Supreme Dalek]] (White), an [[Eternal Dalek]] (Yellow), a [[Strategist Dalek]] (Blue) and a [[Scientist Dalek]] (Orange)


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.
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.
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|-
|-
!Piece
!Piece
!Duration
!Runtime
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
|The Madman with a Box
|The Madman with a Box
|2'52<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|2'52"
|"The Madman with a Box".<br>First performed at the ''[[Doctor Who at the Proms (2010)|2010 Proms]]''.
|"The Madman with a Box".<br>First performed at the ''[[Doctor Who at the Proms (2010)|2010 Proms]]''.
|-
|-
|An Untimely Arrival
|An Untimely Arrival
|4'19<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|4'19"
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"The Majestic Tale (of a Madman in a Box)", "Down to Earth", "Fish Custard" & "Doctor Gastronomy".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"The Majestic Tale (of a Madman in a Box)", "Down to Earth", "Fish Custard" & "Doctor Gastronomy".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|I Am The Doctor
|I Am The Doctor
|5'52<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|5'52"
|"[[I Am the Doctor]]" & "Words Win Wars".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|"[[I Am the Doctor]]" & "Words Win Wars".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|Amy
|Amy
|3'23<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|3'23"
|"Amy's Theme" & "The Life and Death of Amy Pond".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|"Amy's Theme" & "The Life and Death of Amy Pond".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|A Stitch in Time
|A Stitch in Time
|9'19<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|9'19"
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"The Curse of the Black Spot", "You're a Dead Man", "My TARDIS", "The Impossible Astronaut", "1969" & "5:02pm".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"The Curse of the Black Spot", "You're a Dead Man", "My TARDIS", "The Impossible Astronaut", "1969" & "5:02pm".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|-
|-
|Almost People Suite
|Almost People Suite
|?'??<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|?'??"
|New piece making its debut performance.
|New piece making its debut performance.
|-
|-
|Abigail’s Song
|Abigail’s Song
|4'40<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|4'40"
|"[[Abigail's Song|Abigail's Song (Silence is all you Know)]]".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|"[[Abigail's Song|Abigail's Song (Silence is all you Know)]]".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|-
|-
|The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Suite
|The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe Suite
|?'??<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|?'??"
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"Armchair Waltz", "I Know", "Ditched at Sea", "Madge's Theme" & "Friendship".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"Armchair Waltz", "I Know", "Ditched at Sea", "Madge's Theme" & "Friendship".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|-
|-
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|-
|-
!Piece
!Piece
!Duration
!Runtime
!Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
|Battle in the Skies
|Battle in the Skies
|4'42<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|4'42"
|"Victory of the Daleks" & "Battle in the Sky".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|"Victory of the Daleks" & "Battle in the Sky".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|The Majestic Tale of Madman with a Box
|The Majestic Tale of Madman with a Box
|4'20<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|4'20"
|"The Majestic Tale (of a Madman in a Box)".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|"The Majestic Tale (of a Madman in a Box)".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|-
|-
|Liz, Lizards, Vampires and Vincent
|Liz, Lizards, Vampires and Vincent
|8'25<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|8'25"
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"The Beast Below", "The Silurians", "With Love, Vincent", "Signora Rosanna Calvierri" & "The Vampires of Venice".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"The Beast Below", "The Silurians", "With Love, Vincent", "Signora Rosanna Calvierri" & "The Vampires of Venice".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|Closing Time Suite
|Closing Time Suite
|?'??<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|?'??"
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All", "Definitely Going", "Ladieswear" & "Fragrance".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All", "Definitely Going", "Ladieswear" & "Fragrance".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|-
|-
|The Wedding of River Song
|The Wedding of River Song
|5'13<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|5'13"
|"The Wedding of River Song".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|"The Wedding of River Song".<br>New piece making its debut performance.
|-
|-
|This is Gallifrey / Vale Decem
|This is Gallifrey / Vale Decem
|6'31<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|6'31"
|"[[This is Gallifrey: Our Childhood, Our Home]]" & "[[Vale Decem]]".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|"[[This is Gallifrey: Our Childhood, Our Home]]" & "[[Vale Decem]]".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|Pandorica Suite
|Pandorica Suite
|10'14<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|10'14"
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"Who Else is Coming", "This is Where it Gets Complicated", "The Perfect Prison", "The Majestic Tale (of a Madman in a Box)", "The Same Sonic", "The Patient Centurion" & "[[I Am the Doctor]]".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:<br>"Who Else is Coming", "This is Where it Gets Complicated", "The Perfect Prison", "The Majestic Tale (of a Madman in a Box)", "The Same Sonic", "The Patient Centurion" & "[[I Am the Doctor]]".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|Song of Freedom
|Song of Freedom
|3'52<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|3'52"
|Encore piece. "[[Songs of Freedom and Captivity|Songs of Captivity and Freedom]]" & "Song of Freedom".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|Encore piece. "[[Songs of Freedom and Captivity|Songs of Captivity and Freedom]]" & "Song of Freedom".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
|Doctor Who Theme
|Doctor Who Theme
|1'37<nowiki>''</nowiki>
|1'37"
|Encore piece. "[[Doctor Who theme#Series 5-7 Part 1|Doctor Who XI]]".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|Encore piece. "[[Doctor Who theme#Series 5-7 Part 1|Doctor Who XI]]".<br>First performed at the ''2010 Proms''.
|-
|-
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* 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 video message from [[Matt Smith]].
* There was a video message from [[Matt Smith]].
* For a photo call at the {{w|Melbourne Cricket Ground}} a [[Scientist Dalek]], along with a [[Cybus Cyberman]] and a [[Silent]] 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=3 February 2012|website name=TV Tonight|accessdate=6 February 2012}}</ref>
* For a photo call at the {{w|Melbourne Cricket Ground}} a [[Scientist Dalek]], along with a [[Cybusman|Cybus Cyberman]] and a [[Silent]] 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=3 February 2012|website name=TV Tonight|accessdate=6 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[Murray Gold]] was at the sound desk for both performances.
* [[Murray Gold]] was at the sound desk for both performances.
* 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 [[Antoinette Halloran]] and [[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 [[Antoinette Halloran]] and [[Tobias Cole]].
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