Celebrating The Music Of Richard Rodgers (Friday Night Is Music Night)

Join us for a glittering evening of timeless melodies as BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night comes to Northampton with a special concert celebrating one of the greatest composers of the 20th century – Richard Rodgers.

From the sweeping romanticism of Carousel to the bold optimism of Oklahoma!, Richard Rodgers redefined the sound of American musical theatre. Tonight, the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Richard Balcombe bring together some of his most beloved works, including those from his legendary collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein.

Expect a night of unforgettable classics, including Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, My Funny Valentine, The Lady is a Tramp, South Pacific Overture, Carousel Waltz

…and many more!

With lush orchestral arrangements and sensational vocal performances, let the music of Richard Rodgers remind you of the elegance of Broadway’s golden age.

This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.

Full Programme:

1. Rodgers Oklahoma – overture
2. Rodgers & Hammerstein O, What a Beautiful Mornin’ (Oklahoma)
3. Rodgers & Hammerstein Hello Young Lovers (The King and I)
4. Rodgers This Can’t Be Falling in Love (The Boys from Syracuse)
5. Rodgers Victory at Sea
6. Rodgers & Hart I could write a book (Pal Joey)
7. Rodgers & Hart My Funny Valentine (Babes in Arms)
8. Rodgers The Carousel Waltz (Carousel)
9. Rodgers South Pacific – overture
10. Rodgers & Hammerstein My Favourite Things (The Sound of Music)
11. Rodgers & Hammerstein This Nearly Was Mine (South Pacific)
12. Rodgers Oklahoma – Dream Ballet
13. Rodgers & Hart The Lady is a Tramp (Babes in Arms)
14. Richard Rodgers Slaughter on 10^th Avenue (On Your Toes)