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David Newman will be conducting the American Youth Symphony as part of the AYS’s THE ELFMAN PROJECT on May 6, 2012 at Royce Hall in Los Angeles:
May 6, 2012 | Royce Hall
The Elfman Project
Jon Burlingame, host
Alexander Treger, conductor
David Newman, guest conductor
Women’s Chorus4 PM Symposium
Presented in partnership with the Film Music Society, the symposium includes a performance of excerpts from Errol Morris’ documentary Standard Operating Procedure, which examines incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the Abu Ghraib prison.5 PM Elfman Party
7 PM Concert
Stravinsky | Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra
Bartók | Divertimento for Strings
Elfman | Selections from the scores of Batman, Sommersby and Edward Scissorhands (includes music to film performance)Following the success of The Goldsmith Project, AYS explores the work of famed film composer Danny Elfman. This is the first in a 3 year project to explore the music and musical life of this brilliant, four-time Oscar-nominated composer. While Elfman has composed concert works as well, this is a rare opportunity to hear his film scores performed live! The afternoon symposium will feature a live performance and discussion of his innovative work and collaborations.
for more information: http://aysymphony.org/
How weird! A concert featuring 3 of my favorite composers! Bartók being my favorite of course!!
Wish I could go!
Doesn’t seem Hollywood Reporter’s feature on this today has anyting to add to the press release, but here it is: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/American-youth-symphony-Danny-Elfman-Project-Dark-Shadows-318629
Wish I could be there! Unfortunately I’m moving at the end of this month into a new house so I have no $$.
I noticed that no one here posted about the event, so I thought I’d chime in. The evening was great. Elfman was there, along with his brother, mom and other family members. The first suite for Edward Scissorhands was magical. They played to a live film accompaniment for “Beautiful New World”, “Ewardo The Barber”, “Ice Dance” and “The Grand FInale”. The acoustics were perfect and hearing the choir live was sumptuous.
Next, they moved to the Finale and End Credits from Sommersby. This was my favorite section of the show, surprisingly. When the traditional/Americana flavors for the End Credits began, I felt the mood in the auditorium light up. I don’t know if most people knew that music – but there was a definite spark that was felt when the banjo plucking and square dance beats kicked in. I always liked that music, but hearing it live reminded me how beautiful it really was.
Last and certainly not least, was Batman. I’m sure you can all imagine what that sounded like live and the audience erupted into a thunderous applause following the “Reprise” at the end of the suite, which began with the “Opening Credits” and moved into “Descent Into Mystery” (absolutely thrilling with the choir) and “Up The Cathedral” (with a real live organ!)
Watching David Newman conduct was exhausting. He clearly threw himself into the work and by the time the entire concert was finished, he looked like he had just ran a marathon. A standing ovation was obvious and Elfman ran up to the front and walked up on stage. The applause got even larger. The AYS nailed it and Elfman was clear to give them props. He also hugged Newman before leaving during the applause, only to come back for one final bow.
It was an amazing night and I look forward to next year.
Looks like music from Big Fish and Alice in Wonderland are on deck to be performed at the next concert on April 28, 2013. http://aysymphony.org/2012/05/18/2012-13-season/
Bummer, the April contest has been pushed to November 24!
NEW DATE
November 24, 2013 | The Elfman Project II
Symposium 4 pm | Concert 7 pmAlexander Treger conductor
David Newman guest conductor
Jon Burlingame host
PROKOFIEV Lieutenant Kijé Suite
ELFMAN Film excerpts and music from Alice in Wonderland and Big FishAfter the tremendous success of the Project’s first year, Danny Elfman’s music returns! This project presents a unique opportunity to hear the famed composer’s brilliant music in concert.
Fresh(ish) details on the Part II concert:
… premieres of two new concert suites, Milk Suite and Oz the Great and Powerful Suite, both assembled by Newman and Max Mueller for the occasion… in addition, Newman conducts music from Alice in Wonderland and Spiderman, and the Big Fish Suite… the event kicks off with a free symposium, at 4:30 pm, including a performance of Elfman’s Overeager Overture…
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