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VenueRoyal Albert Hall
Also: Elgar Room
TownInner London
CountyGreater London
From14th April 2010
To14th April 2010
When19:30
Royal Albert Hall (V221)
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Kristina - The UK Premiere of the Musical in Concert

Kristina

Work:: Kristina (S666310506)


Production:: The UK Premiere of the Musical in Concert (T01028105821)

ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the songwriters of the musicals 'Chess' and 'Mamma Mia!', are presenting, for one night only, the UK premiere of the concert version of their epic musical 'Kristina'. The concert will feature a cast of over 30 performers led by the original Kristina, Helen Sjöholm, along with Russell Watson, Louise Pitre and Kevin Odekirk, accompanied by a 50-piece Symphony Orchestra, consisting of the finest musicians hand-picked by Isobel Griffiths, and the Choir who performed at the Carnegie Hall concerts, all conducted by Paul Gemignani. 'Kristina' tells the story of one woman and her family's struggle in Sweden and their subsequent emigration to America in search of a better life. Originally produced in Sweden, this moving musical has won awards and critical acclaim and is the most popular musical theatre piece in Swedish history. For the concert version, English lyrics have been written by Björn Ulvaeus and Herbert Kretzmer, who also wrote the English lyrics for 'Les Misérables'.
Music Benny Andersson
Music Bjorn Ulvaeus
Performer Helen Sjoholm (Kristina)
Performer Russell Watson
Performer Louise Pitre
Performer Kevin Odekirk
Company Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Paul Gemignani
Translation Bjorn Ulvaeus
Translation Herbert Kretzmer

Listing:: L0690776147




The UK Premiere of the Musical in Concert

ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the songwriters of the musicals 'Chess' and 'Mamma Mia!', are presenting, for one night only, the UK premiere of the concert version of their epic musical 'Kristina'. The concert will feature a cast of over 30 performers led by the original Kristina, Helen Sjöholm, along with Russell Watson, Louise Pitre and Kevin Odekirk, accompanied by a 50-piece Symphony Orchestra, consisting of the finest musicians hand-picked by Isobel Griffiths, and the Choir who performed at the Carnegie Hall concerts, all conducted by Paul Gemignani. 'Kristina' tells the story of one woman and her family's struggle in Sweden and their subsequent emigration to America in search of a better life. Originally produced in Sweden, this moving musical has won awards and critical acclaim and is the most popular musical theatre piece in Swedish history. For the concert version, English lyrics have been written by Björn Ulvaeus and Herbert Kretzmer, who also wrote the English lyrics for 'Les Misérables'.

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