Fantasy Concert

[roger]

Let's assume that Hayley will be headlining a concert. YOU have to choose the venue (anywhere in the world), the songs she will sing (in order), and an encore. You also have to choose what backing she would have (which may vary a little bit during the course of the concert).

You then have to chose two or three guest artists (soloists or groups) and the songs they will sing, stating whereabouts in the programme they will appear.

Also, state which dresses you would like Hayley to wear and at what point she changes from one to another.

Hayley's repertoire may include ANY songs that you feel would suit her usual style. They do not have to be limited to those she has recorded.

You may design a programme or poster if you wish (but it isn't compulsory!).

Your only limitations are that the concert should not last for more than about two hours and that the guests must have a reasonable amount of "stage time" (ie, not all Hayley!).

YOU are the promoter, the musical director, and the theatre manager all rolled into one. This would be a spectacular event so let your imaginations take over and have fun.

Roger

[Stephany]

Brillant topic idea, Roger.
Just a quick question though : how many songs can we choose for the main list and for the encore?

EDIT : OK, you actually already answered my question by saying it can't last more than 2 hours. Tough!
EDIT 2 : Venue, dresses and guest artists are chosen. I still need the songs but that will take a lot of time
I love this topic!

Stephany

[postscript]

This is a really exciting challenge, Roger and arguably of practical benefit to Hayley in the suggestions we come up with. My only concern is, how long do we have? Is there a deadline?

Point 2, I think this is such an exciting idea could it go into a professional vein? Possibly handled by Classicfm with a prize--say dinner/lunch with Hayley, or some other appropriate organ that would be happy to host it as a promotional aid?
Peter S.

[roger]

Hi Stephany and Peter,

Thank you for your initial enthusiasm. No, there isn't really a deadline and the thread could run for as long as members chose to keep it active. To take it seriously, will of course require some thought and so I am not expecting a long list of fantasy concerts before midnight!

I know I said it was a *fantasy* concert but trying to get Classic fm or Hayley involved might be ever so slightly optimistic. You never know, Hayley might get to hear about it in due course *wink, wink!* but let's just keep it as a bit of fun for all forum members for now and we'll see how it develops.

Roger

[stevemacdonald]

Carnegie Hall Presents....

An Evening With Hayley & Friends

A marvelous time is guaranteed for all as Kiwi songbird Hayley Westenra is joined by All Angels, Cantamus, Josh Groban and Becky Jane Taylor for a night of magical music-making backed by the Boston Pops Orchestra with special appearances by Fiona Pears and Ian Tillley.

Programme

Introduction

Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein

Hayley Westenra
I Feel Pretty
Dark Waltz
Love Changes Everything
Down By the River

Interlude
Fiona & Ian
Gypsy Songs


All Angels & Josh Groban
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Pokarekare Ana
The Prayer

Cantamus
Barber's Adagio for Strings in Vocalise

Intermission

Hayley Westenra and Becky Jane Taylor
Flower Duet (Delibes)
I Enjoy Being a Girl (Rodgers and Hammerstein)
The Bluebird

Hayley Westenra and Josh Groban
Tormento D'Amore
How Many Stars

Finale

Hayley, All Angels, Cantamus, Josh Groban and Becky Jane Taylor
Quanta Qualia
Ode To Joy

[grant]

Nice work Steve and congratulations on being the first!

I would certainly go to that one.

Best wishes
Grant

[roger]

Steve, I reckon you must have been reading my notes! That is remarkably close to what I had in mind. Mmm, I'll have to make some changes now!

Roger

[Stephany]

Hi Steve,
Thanks and very well-done for your Carnegie Hall "fantasy" concert. Interesting that you put a duet of Josh Groban & Hayley on "How Many Stars". I would be curious to hear that one. Great suggestion!!

[mariannek]

Here I go.... Fantasy Concert for Charity

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

7 - 7 - 2007 ..............................7 pm

Featuring Kiwi Star Soprano ..... HAYLEY WESTENRA[/color]
Italian Tenor Star..... VITTORIO GRIGOLO[/color]
A new Star ..... Elizabeth Elming[/color]

Also featuring MELISSA singing her Debut favorite... *HEAVEN*

THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

IAN TILLEY Piano
FIONA PEARS Violin

Hayley Westenra.....

* The Prayer *
* Listen to the Wind *
* You are Water *

Vittorio Grigolo
* Nessun Dorma * Turandot

Vittorio and Hayley [/color] [/b]* Act 1- O soave fancilla....La Boheme
DUET

Fiona Pears * Spring Sonnet.*..... Vivaldi Four Seasons

CHAMPAGNE, STRAWBERRIES and GREEN and BLACK's [/color][/b]
Chocolate served during the 30 min. INTERVAL


Elizabeth
* Panus Angelicus *
* The Blessing *

Vittorio
* You are my Miracle *
* Maria *

Hayley
* I feel Pretty *


Vittorio and Hayley [/color] [/b] * TONIGHT * West Side Story
DUET

Encore 1 * Never say good bye *

Encore 2 * Romanza *

Music speaks what cannot be expressed,
soothes the mind and gives it rest,
heals the heart and makes it whole,
flows from heaven to the soul.[/i][/color][/b]

[Stephany]

Hi Marianne,
I would totally go to your concert
Although there are only 8 Hayley songs....but I also love Vittorio so that's OK with me!!
The Sydney Opera House must be a great venue!
PS : Prepare loads of strawberries for me please!

[mariannek]

stephany said:

Hi Marianne,
I would totally go to your concert
Although there are only 8 Hayley songs....but I also love Vittorio so that's OK with me!!
The Sydney Opera House must be a great venue!
PS : Prepare loads of strawberries for me please!

But Stephany...Hayley also sings 2 DUETS !!!

Extra punnets of Strawberries are on order...and Apple Juice for the faint-hearted !!
See you there...lots of love, Marianne

[melissa]

Ooh. Can I sing too? Kidding of course. Sounds great!

[mariannek]

Hi Roger,
I sure had fun !!!
Make sure you attend and support these very gifted young Artists !!
Look forward to meeting you in the Foyer ...I'll be wearing a HWI deep pink shirt !
Love, Marianne

[Martin]

Hi Roger
I have gone away to fantasise - back soon with my offering
Martin

[Martin]

HWI in association with Bedlam Management are proud to present:

AN EVENING WITH HAYLEY WESTENRA

at Cadogan Hall, London

Featuring : Fiona Pears, Ian Tilley, John Williams, Teddy Tahu Rhodes and members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Programme

Hayley Westenra
May It Be
Sonny
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Across the Universe of Time – with special guest Sophie Westenra

Fiona Pears (violin), Ian Tilley (piano), John Williams (guitar)
A selection of tunes by Stephane Grappelli & Django Reinhardt:
I Got Rhythm
Shine
Dark Eyes

Hayley Westenra
Lascia Ch’io Pianga
Scarborough Fair (solo accompaniment by John Williams)
Memory (from Cats)


INTERVAL (20 mins)


Hayley Westenra
I Feel Pretty (from West Side Story)
Let It Be
Prayer

A short audience Question and Answer session with Hayley

Finale
One Fine Day
Carrickfergus
How Many Stars – with special guest Teddy Tahu Rhodes
Never say Goodbye


Encore:

Hine e Hine

End