The 39 Steps Honoured In New York

The 62nd annual Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall on June 15th. The event, America’s most prestigious theatrical awards, was hosted by Whoopi Goldberg who made a spectacular flying entrance into the auditorium as Mary Poppins. The 39 Steps scooped two awards Best Lighting Design for Donald Holden and Best Sound Design for Mic Pool.

Author: Peter
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:47:01 +0000

Indiana Jones And The Classical Crossover Chart

New on this week’s Billboard Classical Crossover chart at number 14 is the Silva Screen release, The Indiana Jones Trilogy. Performed by the 85 piece City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the 60 piece Crouch End Festival Chorus, it features three stunning symphonic suites of the music from the first three films in the series.

Author: Peter
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:36:41 +0000

Broadway loves The 39 Steps

Nominees for the most prestigious prizes in American theatre, The Tony Awards have been announced. The stage equivalent to the Oscars, the 62nd annual event will take place at Radio City Music Hall on June 15th. The smash-hit production of The 39 Steps which opened on Broadway this year has six nominations. Based around Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest British film, the production uses a wide range of music from the director’s catalogue of cinema greats including Psycho and Vertigo. Silva Screen’s release (SILCD1248) contains all these plus more of the period music which all makes this show such a unique piece of theatre.

Author: Peter
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:28:23 +0000

SILVA SCREEN TOPS THE CHARTS

Doctor Who - Series 3 - Original TV Soundtrack has rocketed to the top of the UK iTunes soundtrack chart after just four days on release. Murray Gold’s evocative score and songs from the most recent series has been eagerly awaited by fans since news of the release was announced and it’s now outselling titles such as Dirty Dancing, High School Musical and Grease. The CD release has also been a success featuring on the record industry’s ‘midweek’ charts and should score as a bestseller when the album chart is announced this Sunday

Doctor Who - Series 3 is a new entry on The Official UK Album Chart this week at number 65, outselling The Killers, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan. Murray Gold’s captivating score for the latest series improves on last year’s release of the music from Series 1 + 2 which just missed the Top 75 in its first week. This new release has become an instant hit with fans of the programme and looks sets to be an essential stocking-filler in the run-up to Christmas

Author: Peter
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:31:45 +0000

Dame Petula Clark?

Petula Clark has been in show business for over 60 years, has sold 70 million records worldwide and is, as The Guinness Book Of Records confirms, Britain’s most successful female recording artist in history. In 1998 she was awarded the CBE and there is now a petition on the Downing Street website to make her a Dame, joining the illustrious company of her fellow singing artists who include Julie Andrews and Shirley Bassey.

Silva Screen have released a best selling DVD and CD of her 2003 Paris concert and are delighted to publicise this petition for such a deserving and worthy personality.

In an era of transient fame her achievements are simply outstanding and may never be surpassed.

The link is : http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Damehood/

Author: Peter
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:16:11 +0000

MARIZA - LIVE FROM LISBON

U.S Broadcast Premiere on Saturday, June 9 at 8 pm on WLIW21 New York Public Television. Mariza LIVE in the studio plus concert tickets and meet & greet!
Premieres nationwide on public television August 2007.
WLIW introduces the multi-platinum Portuguese-African fado singer in her first U.S. concert special. An urban folk music dating back to the 19th century, fado is Portugal’s brand of soulful blues: deeply melancholic and filled with longing. Mariza’s mesmerizing alto, enthusiasm and commanding stage presence make her distinctive interpretation of the genre as infectious as modern-day pop. This enchanting performance at the Tower of Belém garden includes the songstress’ greatest hits “Loucura,” “Maria Lisboa” and “Ó Gente Da Minha Terra,” and her latest smash “Transparente,” off her new studio album. Backed by Portuguese guitar and full orchestra, the Sinfonietta de Lisboa conducted by Jaques Morelenbaum, Mariza’s memorable performance is sure to spark a new romance with American audiences. Plus, Mariza will be live in the WLIW21 studio to speak about fado, her Lisbon concert taping, upcoming U.S. tour, and movie role!

MARIZA: LIVE FROM LISBON premieres nationwide on public television August 2007 (check local listings or contact your local PBS station).

During the broadcast, viewers can support WLIW21’s decision to air Portuguese music programming by calling 1.800.767.2121 or visiting www.wliw.org (click “pledge online” then search “Mariza”) and making a donation. There are various “thank you” gifts including tickets to Mariza’s July 15 concert at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, an exclusive post-concert meet & greet, concert DVDs and CDs, and WLIW21 membership benefits like discounts to local museums.

Author: Peter
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:09:43 +0000