TONIGHT: Ripon Cathedral

[Alistair Timmis]

Dear All,

 

Tonight at Ripon Cathedral is a one off, and will undoubtedly be spectacular in the Cathedral setting, if not highly unusual and thrilling.

 

Taken from the Cathedral website:

 

 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

 

Tuesday 13th July, 7.30 pm

 

International virtusoso DAVID BRIGGS improvises to the 1925 silent film classic.

 

David Briggs is one of the finest improvisers of his generation and renowned for his virtuoso performances accompanying classic silent films. Now he brings his artistry to Ripon, providing music for "The Phantom of the Opera" starring Lon Chaney. For a night at the pictures with a difference, come and share this fantastic experience in the atmospheric surroundings of the Cathedral.

 

Admission: £10.00 on the door including glass of wine or soft drink. Free entry for under 16s if accompanied by a paying adult.

 

More information about David Briggs:

 

www.david-briggs.org

 

This event has been made possible by the National Lottery through Awards for All.

[MusingMuso]

Dear All,

 

Tonight at Ripon Cathedral is a one off, and will undoubtedly be spectacular in the Cathedral setting, if not highly unusual and thrilling.

 

Taken from the Cathedral website:

 

 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

 

Tuesday 13th July, 7.30 pm

 

International virtusoso DAVID BRIGGS improvises to the 1925 silent film classic.

 

 

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And for those who could only be there in spirit, here are one or two delights:-

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJIeOmNN60M

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4T8BhAhbKg

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM

[Alistair Timmis]

Thanks for these - the performance in itself was brilliant. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

 

 

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And for those who could only be there in spirit, here are one or two delights:-

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJIeOmNN60M

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4T8BhAhbKg

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM