The BBC Big Band: The Cole Porter Songbook
Featuring Matt Ford
The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band led by renowned conductor Barry Forgie and featuring special guest vocalist Matt Ford, takes to the stage to celebrate the incredible music legacy of Cole Porter.
Through a wonderfully diverse repertoire, arranged and curated by conductor Barry Forgie, the concert showcases and celebrates the musical genius of one of the most influential composers of the Twentieth Century. Renowned for his music for Broadway and Hollywood, such as Kiss Me Kate, High Society, and Anything Goes, Cole Porter’s music would also go on to form an essential element of the Great American Songbook.
The evening will feature a sparkling selection of music exploring the full spectrum Porter’s incredible body of work – all specially arranged for big band and performed in the orchestra’s own inimitable, swinging, style. Expect numbers such as: Let’s Do It, I’ve Got You Under my Skin, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Anything Goes, Begin the Beguine, Love For Sale, and much, much more.
Don’t miss an evening of truly world-class music, celebrating one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
“World class. A brilliant musical force” The Telegraph
“Sheer brilliance … the BBC Big Band brought the house down” The Guardian
“One of the great European Jazz Orchestras. It would be difficult to imagine any band anywhere doing a better job” The Observer
