I realise things have been quiet for a while with Ella Bella; only because I have been so busy with Katie, who is celebrating her 21st anniversary this year(see Katie’s Picture Show). But Ella isn’t being overlooked and I can now reveal some of the thrilling things that are forthcoming.
The really big news is that this year’s concert with the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra will be a celebration of Ella Bella, titled: “Stories from the Ballet”. The orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s beloved suites from The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, while I narrate the original stories that inspired the composer and illustrate them live on stage. Here are a couple of photos from the rehearsal for the concert “Pictures at an exhibition” in 2008.
This will be the fourth concert I’ve done with this particular orchestra, under their conductor Robin Browning, and I’m thrilled they’ve agreed to give the new book, “Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake” such a spectacular launch.
As well as all this excitement, Orchard books have created a beautiful advert (see below) which was featured in the London Children’s Ballet programme for recent performances of their “Ballet Shoes” production, and Ella Bella goody bags were given away. I’m sure Orchard will be supporting the concert in November as well.
I’ll post more details on here when I get get them!
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