Family Friendly
Derby
The Darley Park Concert 2024
Sunday 1 September 2024
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6:00pm
The Darley Park Concert is one of the UK’s largest and most spectacular outdoor classical music events.
Tim Redmond | conductor
Nicky Spence | tenor
Enjoy one of the highlights of the summer as The Darley Park Concert returns for another spectacular evening of classical music and fireworks.
As part of The Darley Park Weekender, the firm favourite will be delighting crowds once again with a captivating performance of classical music, followed by the traditional dazzling display of fireworks to round off the weekend.
We’ll be joined by Scottish tenor Nicky Spence, the BBC Musician’s Magazine Personality of the Year for 2022. Presenter of Anyone Can Sing and Sing When You’re Winning (Sky Arts), Nicky is not just a terrific singer but also considered a force for good in the classical music world,
With stunning music in the beautiful surroundings of Darley Park, this is the perfect event for family and friends to enjoy together. Don’t forget to bring your picnic!
Timings
3pm – Gates open
5.40pm – Concert starts
7pm – Sinfonia Viva Act one
9:15pm – Fireworks
9:30pm – Concert Ends
For all the vital event information, visit The Darley Park Weekender website.
Programme – Act One
John Williams – Olympic Fanfare
Di Capua – O Sole Mio
John Williams – ET: Flying Theme
Denza – Funiculi Funicula
Mascagni – Intermezzo from Cavelleria Rusticana
Schönberg – Bring Him Home
Various arr. Vrtacnik – Movie Medley
Brahms – Hungarian Dance No.5
Puccini – Nessun Dorma
Mancini – Moon River
Programme – Act Two
Carwithen – ODTAA Overture
Lara – Granada
Morali – YMCA
Badelt – Pirates of the Caribbean
Les Reed/Tom Jones – Delilah
Rogers & Hammerstein – The Sound of Music
Parry – Jerusalem
Elgar – Pomp and Circumstance March No.1
John Williams – Superman March
Running time:
Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes including support acts and fireworks