Here is a short recording from the Winter Wonderland event at Elys where the Melodians were playing outside.
Like the hats? Kept us warm though!
Tag: Melodians Steel Orchestra UK
Caribbean Pearl Played at the 30th Anniversary Concert
We had a new piece of music composed for our 30th Anniversary Concert. It was named appropriately ‘Caribbean Pearl’ and was composed and arranged by Robert Thompson of Trinidad. You can listen to a recording from the concert on 21st October at our base at Henry Cavendish School in Balham.
30th Anniversary Concert is in 2 weeks time
We are rehearsing hard at the moment for our 30th Anniversary Concert on 21st October. We will be celebrating with our friends, families and supporters at our base in Henry Cavendish School in Balham. Our annual concert is usually in December and just to remind you of last year’s concert here is one of the favourites from that evening.
April Spring Friendship Festival in Pyongyang, North Korea 2004
Among our A to Z of countries visited, the most unusual country is probably North Korea. In 2004, a small group of 6 were invited to perform at the April Spring Friendship Festival in Pyongyang. This is a video of the Melodians performance at the concert and includes ‘Song of Dear Home’ composed by The Great Leader learnt especially for the event, followed by Danny Boy and Tropical Monsoon composed for the Melodians by the late Mikey Andrews.
Memory 3 from Sri Lanka in 1997
The Melodians visited Sri Lanka three times. This video is of a TV performance and interview from 20 years ago.
Today at the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly
The Melodians played today at the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly for their annual Celebration of Summer Exhibition.
Received a lovely thank you from the organisers:
“Huge thanks to you and the band for playing at the Non-Members Varnishing Day today.
You played absolutely beautifully and everyone enjoyed your fabulous repertoire. We really appreciate you coming all the way into central London and hope you enjoyed the event too.”
Many thanks again.
SteelPan Experience Event for UK Parliament Week Festival
The Melodians Steel Orchestra has been invited to take part in the UK Parliament Week Festival 2017 . The Week runs from 13th to 19th November and the Melodians will be running a SteelPan Experience Event on Saturday 18th November at their base in Henry Cavendish School in Balham.
As part of the event you will be able to learn about the history of Steel Pan and try your hand at it with help and guidance from the Melodians themselves. It will be a fantastic day and a great opportunity to listen to the Melodians and learn how they create their fantastic music.
Ely’s of Wimbledon Winter Fashion Event
A few photos from the winter fashion event at Ely’s on 2nd November. The hats were an interesting addition to the day. A bit chilly on the day but a great event.
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