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THE BEAR (for narrator, girl soprano, tenor, baritone and orchestra) op.578 (January 2007)
Vocal, piano and narration score
Published by: Highbridge Music LtdNote on Lyrics: Narration by Howard Blake based on the story by Raymond Briggs and the animated film by Channel 4
Duration: 26 mins
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Performances
| 28th November 2008 - 22nd December 2008 |
Bath Philharmonia, Jason Thornton, Russell Boulter,
Following their success in Bath last Christmas at the Theatre Royal, The Bath Philharmonia are performing Howard Blake's 'The Bear' and 'The Snowman' as a 2008 winter tour. The narrator will be Russell Boulter and the conductor will again be Jason Thornton: Friday 28th Nov, Octagon Theatre, Yeovil; Sunday 30th Nov. Hall for Cornwall, Truro; Sunday 21st Dec. Colston Hall, Bristol; Monday 22nd Dec. Town Hall, Cheltenham. A popular feature of the event last year was the presence of the composer who at the end of the concert talked about his works and answered questions, which he will be doing this year again for the Bristol concert. |
Related Works
'Somewhere A Star Shines For Everyone'
op.509
(April 1999)
A song for girl soprano, tenor, baritone and orchestra from 'The Bear'
A song for girl soprano, tenor, baritone and orchestra from 'The Bear'
'THE BEAR for narrator (or film), girl soprano, tenor, baritone and orchestra'
op.510
(April 1999)
A concert work based on the score created for the animated film
A concert work based on the score created for the animated film