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Join us for the launch of Middlesbrough Town Hall's brand new classical
season as an extended Northern Sinfonia exclusively perform the world
premiere of a symphony dedicated to Middlesbrough and it's Football Club.
The Middlesbrough Symphony was written by local composer David F
Golightly, who has the reputation of an 'Englishman with a Russian Soul'.
It will be performed live for the first time to mark the 100th birthday of
Middlesbrough's iconic landmark The Transporter Bridge.
As an ardent supporter of Middlesbrough FC Golightly's colourful symphony
purposefully depicts an optimistic learning journey through life as well as
the highs and lows of the beautiful game.
The Symphony captures perfectly the atmosphere of a typical match day - with
all the pre-match excitement and the two halves of the game built into the
structure of the music.
David said of his work "I see this symphony as my own gift of friendship to
Middlesbrough and the people of Teesside, and I'm proud to see the town
standing alongside major cities like London and St Petersburg as one of only
three in the world to have classical symphonies like this dedicated to
them."
The second half of the concert features popular works by Stravinsky and
Elgar - and it's not too big a compliment to say that David F Golightly's
symphony sits very happily alongside these great works. Stravinsky's
Firebird Suite fits with the Russian theme that is visible in the
Middlesbrough Symphony and the concert comes to brilliant close with one of
Elgar's most important works the elegiac Cello Concerto.
special offer
Mention Love Middlesbrough at the Box Office and receive 2 for 1 tickets.
Call the Box office on (01642) 729 729 or visit them on Albert Road to take advantage of this offer. Regular ticket price: £25; Concessions £22.50.
programme information
Transporter Bridge Centenary Concert and World Premiere takes place on Thursday 15 September, 7.45pm at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Conductor: Tim Redmond.
Programme: David F Golightly: Symphony No.1 'Middlesbrough Symphony', Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite, Three movements only: 9. Infernal Dance, 10 Lullaby (Berceuse), 11. Final, Hymn, Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85
congratulations to all the participants in the race!
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The Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10k Road Race and 3k PCT Fun Run took place on Sunday 4th September in glorious sunshine and saw over 3,000 runners taking part including our Transporter Bridge - not bad for a 100-year-old!
The race also attracted a large number of spectators who came out to support the runners and to enjoy the entertainment on offer around the course.
Enjoy a slideshow of photos from the day here.
"Another very good Boro 10k well organised, friendly runners and very good support from the streets. Another reason to be boro & proud." - @
" I was there, my favourite 10K, always friendly & a wonderful atmosphere. looking forward to next year." -@
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