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Neil Sedaka
Wed 1 Jul 2009 Symphony Hall
The history of Rock N’ Roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka. For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time. The accolades showered on Neil Sedaka have been numerous. Among the honors he has received, Sedaka has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, has had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With a career spanning six decades, a rare feat in the entertainment world, Sedaka never ceases to amaze. He shows no signs of slowing down. Neil has appeared on FOX’s hit television show _American Idol_, as a guest judge - in which Clay Aiken would perform Neil’s Solitaire, which saw an inevitable release, reaching No 4 on the Hot 100 Singles chart, and was one of the Top Selling Singles of 2004. £42.50, £38.50
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Friday Night Classics: Bernstein on Broadway
Fri 3 Jul 2009 Symphony Hall
Showman, maestro, composer and party animal, Leonard Bernstein was the ultimate musical all-rounder - and he just happened to write some of the best tunes of the 20th century. Carl Davis brings his own brand of Broadway pizzazz to this all-singing, all-dancing salute to Bernstein - from the anarchic comedy of Candide to the urban drama and sheer passion of West Side Story. With a line-up that includes Tonight, America, Overture to Candide - and, of course, New York, New York - it’s just one great tune after another. And with Lennie, Carl and the CBSO, it’s a helluva sound!
Carl Davis - conductor Mary Carewe - vocalist Sarah Eyden - vocalist City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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An afternoon with PAM AYRES
Sun 11 Oct 2009 Symphony Hall
Pam Ayres
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Paul Potts
Sun 18 Oct 2009 Symphony Hall
More details to follow shortly
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Gilbert O'Sullivan - no support
Sun 25 Oct 2009 Symphony Hall
A huge star in the seventies, Gilbert O’Sullivan had numerous successful albums and singles including Alone Again (Naturally) which spent six weeks at no 1 in the US. He has continued to make music and, flying in the face of the fashion for other artists of his era, he has refused to be drawn into the world of nostalgia package tours, reality TV shows and the world of celebrity. Recently his music has been heard in films and TV shows such as The Virgin Suicides, The Simpsons and Life On Mars.

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