There will be one last chance to celebrate the Royal Air Force’s centenary when the RAF in Concert tour arrives in Glasgow this October for a special performance.
The concert is among a wide range of exciting events being staged around the UK this year that serve to commemorate and celebrate the Royal Air Force as well as inspire the next generation of Servicemen and women.
The latest takes place this weekend (August 31 – September 2), when the RAF100 aircraft tour arrives in Glasgow’s Science Centre giving people the opportunity to meet members of the Royal Air Force, view some iconic RAF aircraft up close and learn about what the future holds for the Service.
However, it is the RAF in Concert tour, which reaches the Royal Concert Hall, on Wednesday, October 3, that will be the last official event marking the centenary and will feature an entertaining programme of music that showcases the performers’ virtuosity as well as reflecting the modern Royal Air Force of today.
From rousing military marches to toe-tapping big band numbers and timeless classical pieces, accomplished musicians from the RAF Squadronaires, Central Band of the Royal Air Force and Salon Orchestra are set to deliver a rousing finale to the first 100 years of the RAF.
The concert will be conducted by the RAF’s Principal Director of Music Wg Cdr Piers Morrell and the compere will be Scottish radio DJ and television presenter, Tony Currie.
Tony said: “I’m hugely excited to be presenting this thrilling celebration of RAF’s Centenary. Their talented musicians and singers will undoubtedly captivate the audience at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. It’s going to be a great night with fantastic music – and a great way to thank the RAF for a century of devoted duty. I look forward to seeing the ‘house full’ signs when I arrive!”
Audiences will be treated to classic military tunes including the The Dambusters March and Spitfire Fugue as well as the big band sound of Glenn Miller’s In the Mood and Keep ‘em Flying. Also taking to the stage will be RAF vocalists Corporal Matthew Walker and Senior Aircraftwoman Philippa Hobbs who will be performing hugely popular songs including Come Fly With Me, Mr Blue Sky and Miss Otis Regrets.
Also making a special appearance will be members of the Scottish Opera Young Company, East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron and pupils from Queen Victoria School in Dunblane and Jordanhill School in Glasgow performing Bonnie Charlie, plus From the Mud to the Stars – a medley of songs including new music composed for and with the performers. The RAF Central Scotland Pipes and Drums will also play Scotland the Brave and Highland Cathedral.
Sponsored by BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin, the concert tour is staged in support of the RAF Charitable Trust.
For ticket details visit the Royal Concert Hall box office at glasgowconcerthalls.com or call 0141 353 8000. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
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