Classical
Spectacular
As the UK’s greatest classical show prepares to return to Liverpool, Waterfront talks to its conductor, John Pryce-Jones, about the joy of music
Tis year, the Classical Spectacular will feature the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir performing pieces from legendary composers such as Rossini, Strauss and Puccini. What is more, stunning laser displays and lighting effects will also add depth and atmosphere to each piece, changing the way that you experience classical music forever. Te show’s conductor,
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n 16th March, state of the art technology and classical music will converge in a dazzling cacophony of sounds and special effects.
John Pryce-Jones, has experience with a number of prestigious companies, including the Welsh National Opera, and has even conducted the BBC Philharmonic. Tere is no better person to talk to when it comes to the Classical Spectacular and the many joys of classical music. John has worked as a professional conductor
for 35 years. Before this, he was a student for three years. Of these first steps into his career, John recalls: “I first got involved in conducting as a boarder at a boys’ school as an excuse to see the opposite sex by forming a mixed choir with girls from neighbouring schools!” It is amusing
to know that the fairer sex first inspired John’s foray into conducting. After this experience, he won an organ scholarship to the Corpus Christi College at Cambridge University. John details the responsibilities involved in this award, explaining: “Te organ scholar in most Oxbridge Colleges is responsible for the chapel music – playing the organ and running the choir – and often for other musical activities within that college; concerts and chamber music, for example. It is a very valuable award in every respect and an excellent launch pad for the professional world.” In fact, John also
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