Concert weekend!

Posted on 5 November 2010 · 4 Comments

I’m so excited that this weekend is finally here (although extremely nervous). On Sunday the “Stories from the Ballet” will finally take place after months and months of planning and hard work. I’m lucky to be able to have this opportunity of working with such lovely and talented people – the de Havilland Philharmonic are a fine orchestra.

It’s going to be hard to paint along to this music: the scores by Tchaikovsky are so beautiful I will have to remember why I am on stage with a paint brush in my hand. I’ll probably start conducting with it if I’m not careful!

Here’s a sketch for a scene from Swan Lake. For more information, do visit my ELLA BELLA site.

And although almost 700 tickets are sold, there are still a few tickets left if you are local and can go. See the advert on this site for details. This unique event will never be repeated!

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James Mayhew

James is the creator of the much-loved Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series and has written or illustrated many other books, including Koshka’s Tales, Mouse & Mole (by Joyce Dunbar) and Gaspard the Fox (by Zeb Soanes). Alongside his work in publishing, James performs live on stage during concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and art.

4 responses to “Concert weekend!”

Saviour Pirotta

5 November 2010

all the luck in the world, James. It’s going to be sensational. I’d be there if I lived closer.

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James Mayhew

6 November 2010

Thanks Saviour, that’s really kind of you. Maybe one day we could do this together – wouldn’t that be something?

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Julia Kelly

6 November 2010

do you say ” break a leg” for good luck- well whatever the right way to say it- the best of luck- though I doubt you need it-it will be a magical night I am sure!

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James Mayhew

6 November 2010

Break a leg will do just fine – thank you! Very nervous this evening, but trying to be organised, pack all I need to take… and practise at my easel one last time!

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