Composer Howard Shore brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary imagination to vivid life with his Academy®- and Grammy® Award-winning score to Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Shore crafted a fully-developed musical epic that related the classic tale with moving and intricately related themes for each of Middle-earth’s cultures and charted the One Ring’s journey with an exhilarating flourish.

Upon its 2001 arrival, Shore’s score, composed for large symphony orchestra, adult and boys choruses and instrumental and vocal soloists, was proclaimed an instant classic. Now the massive composition makes an unprecedented move to the concert hall. On March 26 and 27, the Munich Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ludwig Wicki, and the voices of the Universitätschor München will present Shore’s entire 3-hour score to The Fellowship of the Ring live to the projected film. Continue reading “Lord of the Rings – Fellowship of the Ring – PERFORMED LIVE TO THE FILM”

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SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Youth Opera has announced that it will present the U.S. Premiere of Canadian composer Dean Burry’s The Hobbit as its 2008 production. Performances will take place in the newly restored and renovated Sarasota Opera House on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, 2008. Continue reading “Sarasota Youth Opera to Present The Hobbit”

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The JRR Tolkien adaptation – one of the most expensive West End shows in history – received four nominations at the Laurence Olivier Awards. The stage version of The Lord Of The Rings is also a best new musical contender, despite mixed reviews. Other nominations include best lighting, set design, costume and sound. Sir Ian McKellen also received a ‘best actor’ nomination for his portrayal as King Lear.

The 32nd annual Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony will be held on 9 March at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, hosted by actor Richard E Grant. [More]

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A rare first edition signed copy of JRR Tolkien’s classic novel The Hobbit estimated to be worth about $A65,000 will go under the hammer in London next month. Considered by some collectors to be the ultimate prize for Tolkien fans, the book was published in 1937 and features a range of black and white sketches by the world-famous author. Also up for grabs will be a copy of the first foreign language edition of The Hobbit, translated into Swedish in 1947, and the last known photograph ever taken of Tolkien. Auction house Bonhams estimates the much-sought after book could attract bids of between STG20,000 ($A43,802) and STG30,000 ($A65,703) from collectors around the world. Tolkien signed the book for his friend Elaine Griffiths, who had a hand in the author’s publishing success. Auction of The Hobbit first edition

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Danish-American actor Viggo Mortensen, currently nominated for an Oscar for his role in Eastern Promises, will open an exhibition of his photographs in Reykjavík Museum of Photography on May 31, entitled “Skovbo” in Danish, or “Forest People.” “He is preparing a special exhibition for us,” director of Reykjavík Museum of Photography María Karen Sigurdardóttir told Morgunbladid. “These are pictures of nature, taken in Iceland and elsewhere.” Mortensen Photos Displayed in Iceland

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Thanks to Sarah M for sending this info! Sarah writes: There’s a CD signing of the new Lord Of The Rings Stage Show Cast Recording at the shop Dress Circle in London Saturday 9th Febuary. From www.dresscircle.co.uk: Come and join Laura Michelle Kelly (Galadrial), Rosalie Craig (Arwen), Jerome Pradon (Aragorn), James Loye (Frodo), Peter Howe (Sam), Michael Therriault (Gollum) at Dress Circle. Composed by A.R. Rahman,Varttina and Christopher Nightingale. The CD features the 52-strong London Cast and an orchestra of 65 musicians. This deluxe two disc set includes a 52 page illustrated booklet, The first disc is an 18 track CD. The second disc is a 19 track DVD with 5.1 surround sound and bonus features. [dresscircle.co.uk]

*Please note Dress Circle regrets that only copies of ‘The Lord of the Rings” purchased from Dress Circle may be presented for signing. Limited to one signature per person.

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