The darker pieces (especially the Entwistle songs) are REALLY dark and evil-sounding with low brass and strings. It’s interesting to hear Tommy in this new light: it brings out the rhythm for sure, and that sets out the the melodies (which are SO strong) in comparison. I can’t describe the arrangements to you, but find some videos online (or better yet, come see the show yourself!) and you’ll hear what was done. He’s an obvious choice, having worked with many top artists in pop and rock (Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Tori Amos, Jackson Browne, Elton, Linda Ronstadt, KISS) – a different style than classical composition. David was with us for the first show, working through the parts with Keith and the orchestra in Bethel. These arrangements were done specifically for this show by David Campbell. It’s not perfect, but they can all sight-read the sheet music, and if they follow instructions and guidance from Keith Levenson, our conductor, they will sound alright. This seems adequate – but note that this orchestra then has played each piece in our show exactly ONCE only – and then they will do the concert. With that worked out, the orchestra re-joins us for a combined final rehearsal, running through the last pieces they did not get to before, but this time with the band and Roger. Once set up, we do an orchestral rehearsal, and are given a short fixed time for that (their Union regulates things quite tightly.) They get a short break, during which we bring in the band, who start doing their normal soundcheck. It was all needed, as we barely got it off the ground in time. We also had a helpful crew of locals, professional union stagehands who have done it all before. We started earlier than usual, because we not only deal with our rock band, there is setup and rehearsal for an entire orchestra.Īs it happens, the planning from the first show (and things like special cables or lighting needs) were already somewhat in place for this one. However, this was our first “must do it ALL in one day” setup – the real challenge. Other days, we were staying in place and letting the musicians work out their parts. Some days were hard, planning and working out the new situations. The previous show we had about a week to set up. We’ve done it again, two shows now completed – and with fine results. The Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA Roger Daltrey performs Tommy: Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA, June 10, 2018
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