GO: MUSICBOX: Celebrating the music of Beatle George.Byline: By Marion McMullen THE music of Beatles star George Harrison is celebrated next week by sitar player Pandit Shalil Skankar and tabla musician Mohinder Singh (Mendi). They present Love One Another at Adrian Boult Hall The Adrian Boult Hall is the main concert hall of the UCE Birmingham Conservatoire in central Birmingham, England. It is named after the conductor Adrian Boult. Situated in the Birmingham Conservatoire main building in Paradise Circus, it is used for public concerts by on Wednesday to mark the birthday of the late Beatle. Tickets cost pounds 8 from 0121 236 5622. SINGERS from the Stratford Upon Avon Gilbert and Sullivan 1. William Schwenk Gilbert erson> and Sir Arthur Sullivan erson>, who collaborated on a number of light operas. See Gilbert. Noun 1. Gilbert and Sullivan - the music of Gilbert and Sullivan; "he could sing all of Gilbert and Sullivan" Society will be in fine voice on Sunday for a concert special. They will be performing Gilbert and Sullivan operatic favourites at Bell Inn at Alderminster. Among the musical treats will be songs from The Yeomen of the Guard Yeomen of the Guard, bodyguard, now ceremonial in function, of the sovereign of England. When the guard was originated by Henry VII in 1485, its members had numerous duties as defenders of the king's person and household functionaries. , The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance pirates of Penzance surrender only when charged by the police to yield in the name of their beloved Queen Victoria. [Br. Opera: Gilbert and Sullivan The Pirates of Penzance] See : Loyalty pirates of Penzance , Iolanthe, Ruddigore and The Gondaliers. Vanessa Brewer, of The Bell, says: "We are thrilled that The Bell is playing host to the Stratford Gilbert and Sullivan Society. The evening looks set to be a highly enjoyable and entertaining evening." The evening starts at 7pm and includes a three course supper priced at pounds 17.50 per person. Tickets from 01789 450414. TEENAGE country singer Richard Palmer makes his first appearance in Coventry tomorrow at the Rio Bravo based at Coventry Railwaymen's Club at 91 Spon End. Doors open for the 17-year-old at 7.30pm and admission is pounds 3. KEITH PEARSON'S Coup De Grass offer good fun and good music tonight at the Heart of England Bluegrass Venue at Kenilworth Sports and Social Club in Rosemary Hill. Admission costs pounds 4.50 and doors open at 8.45pm. MUSICAL duo Bonnie Diamond and Co pay a return visit to Coventry next week. They top the bill at the Lonestar Country and Western Club at Radford Road on Thursday. Doors open at 7pm. Adults pounds 2.50 and children pounds 1. CAPTION(S): TRIBUTE: The music of George Harrison will be played at the Adrian Boult Hall on Wednesday |
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