27 August 2010
A JOURNEY INTO THE MAKE-BELIEVE Family Pops II at QPAC
Queensland Pops Orchestra’s Family Pops is back and more magical than ever before at Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Concert Hall.
This must-see performance for families features an afternoon of orchestral music and songs from some of the most popular modern animated films in one show only on Saturday 2 October.
Performed by Barrie Gott’s Queensland Pops Orchestra, Family Pops II stars guest soloists Judy Hainsworth and Kynan Francis, and special guest narrator Spencer Howson (Breakfast Presenter Radio 612 ABC).
Family Pops II is a great introduction to orchestral music for children, so if you missed Family Pops on a Sunday in March make sure you bring your young ones for a chance to relax and enjoy the sounds of popular family favourites.
The program will take the audience on a journey into the make-believe with music from The Lion King, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Prince of Egypt and The Polar Express, before taking them on a rollercoaster ride through the movie scores of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkabar; The Pirates of the Caribbean, Hairspray and the runaway Disney hit, High School Musical.
The highlight of the program is an uplifting narration by Spencer Howson (Radio 612ABC) of the charming children's story Babar the Elephant. Come on the journey with Spencer as Babar the Elephant watches over his kingdom and his family.
Family Pops II will have you singing along and dancing in your seats; the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon with your loved ones.
QPAC Presents Family Pops II Performed by Queensland Pops Orchestra
Conductor Barrie Gott Soloists Judy Hainsworth and Kynan Francis Narrator Spencer Howson (612 ABC Brisbane)
PROGRAM
Pirates of the Caribbean Klaus Badelt Arranged by Ted Ricketts
Babar the Elephant Francis Poulenc Spencer Howson, Narrator
Believe (The Polar Express) Glenn Ballard and Alan Silvestri Arranged by Barrie Gott
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Reflection (Mulan) Matthew Wilder and David Zippell Arranged by Barrie Gott
Can you Feel the Love Tonight? (Lion King) Elton John and Tim Rice Arranged by Barrie Gott
Part of your World (Little Mermaid) Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Arranged by Barrie Gott
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban John Williams Arranged by Victor Lopez
A Whole New World (Aladdin) Tim Rice and Alan Menken Arranged by Barrie Gott
Polka Dots Howard Rudge Madison O’Reilly, Soloist
High School Musical Arranged by Robert Longfield
You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray) Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Arranged by Ed Lojeski
WHERE Concert Hall, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank
WHEN Sunday 2 October 2pm
TICKETS Adults $35* Concession $25* Children $20* Family $90* (4 Tickets, Max 2 Adults)
* Ticket price includes GST and Booking Fee. Please note transaction fees may apply
BOOKINGS www.qpac.com.au or 136 246
For further media information and images please contact: Cindy Ullrich, Publicity Manager, QPAC ~ 07 3840 7589 ~ [email protected] or Inga Tracey, Publicity Coordinator, 07 3840 7948 ~ [email protected]