by Howard Goodall based on the story by Oscar Wilde
The Selfish Giant
Commissioned by Brighton Festival
World premiere
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
Brighton Festival Youth Choir
Howard Goodall conductor
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Howard Goodall The Selfish Giant
From Peter and the Wolf to Carnival of the Animals classical music has inspired children's imagination. Now in a world premiere performance, BAFTA- and EMMY®-winning composer Howard Goodall unveils The Selfish Giant, a full-scale orchestral work based on Oscar Wilde's classic fairy tale.
The Giant's story - reimagined in Goodall's specially commissioned score - is brought to life by a suitably towering ensemble, featuring full orchestra, chorus, guest narrator and Brighton Dome's very own concert organ as the eponymous ogre.
Howard Goodall has composed for concert hall, stage, film and TV. His works include the themes to Blackadder, Red Dwarf, Mr Bean and The Vicar of Dibley, which he performs here as part of a lively programme that also includes the theme from Harry Potter.
Goodall's The Selfish Giant is a timeless and touching musical tale to melt even the most selfish of hearts...
'When the selfish giant builds a high wall around his lovely garden to keep the children out, the winter freeze sets in and spring becomes but a memory. Until one fine day...' Oscar Wilde
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