Fire! Fire! with the Classical Roadshow

52 wonderful members of Junior Choir travelled to the Classical Roadshow today at the Milton Court Concert Hall near the Barbican. We were treated to a retelling of the Great Fire of London, using lots of evidence from the diary of Samuel Pepys. The London Mozart Players were the fantastic orchestra who played the entrie show, and we sang along heartily with all of the audience participation songs. Here are some clips, and some feedback from choir members. 
Thanks to all of the staff who supported the trip and to the parents that came to watch!

"I enjoyed it because it was fun to sing. As a choir we sounded amazing. I liked the acting of the main characters. It made it seem like it was coming back to life. The stage choir knew what they were doing and didn’t forget anything."

"I liked how they made it into a play. When the lights turned on we knew that we were supposed to sing and when the lights turned off, they carried on with the play."

"I liked the bright colours of the lights. When the fire was coming they turned red, and when there was water they turned blue."

"I loved the expressions of the actors. When she saw the fire, Jane was screaming and singing at the same time."

"Our parents came to listen to the music and the singing."

 "I liked how they introduced us to some instruments like the bass clarinet, the Cor Anglais, and the harpsichord."

 "I liked how the parents were singing along."

"The conductor was really funny."