mallorn writes: New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ and NJ Symphony Orchestra join forces to present the NY Metropolitan Area premiere of The Lord of the Rings Symphony: Six Movements for Orchestra and Chorus, a multi-media extravaganza featuring music from the blockbuster big-screen trilogy, whose soundtrack recordings have sold over 4 million copies.

This once-in-a-lifetime concert will feature composer Howard Shore’s monumental, Grammy and Academy Award-winning score from all three Lord of the Rings films in a six-movement, two-hour musical journey into the realm of Middle Earth – from the tranquility of the Shire to the horrors of Mordor and explosive Mount Doom.

To enhance the musical experience, storyboard sketches from the movie trilogy and original illustrations for the centenary edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books will be projected above the orchestra. This spectacular event will incorporate more than 200 performers, including the full New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and two choruses. The concerts will be held on Friday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in Prudential Hall.

One hour prior to the December 3rd performance, Howard Shore will be present for a pre-performance Q and A, free to all ticket-holders. [More]

Howard Shore’s The Lord of the Rings Symphony with The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

John Mauceri, conductor
Susan Egan, vocalist
Montclair State University Chorale
Heather J. Buchanan, choral conductor
New Jersey Youth Chorus
Patricia Joyce, choral conductor

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Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke was released from the Kootenai Medical Center after undergoing single heart bypass surgery earlier this month. Hospital spokeswoman Lisa Johnson said Duke, 57, was released from the North Idaho Heart Center on Tuesday, six days after the Nov. 3 surgery. [More]

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holbytla writes: I thought you’d like to know that I stumbled across a large new posting of LOTR items at the Noble Collection web site today, including King Elessar’s crown; a new Fellowship necklace, ring and bracelet; a display case for the Evenstar necklace; a pewter sculpture of the battle between Gandalf and Saruman; King Theoden’s sword; Denethor’s ring; and much more. My Christmas wish list just grew by about a page! [More]

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Pat writes: I just received this weekly email from the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. It’s a beautiful Art Deco theater in a nice neighborhood in the southern part of the city. I’ve already responded, but I think there may be a lot of folks that may be interested that are not on their email list. [More]

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Pat writes: I just received this weekly email from the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. It’s a beautiful Art Deco theater in a nice neighborhood in the southern part of the city. I’ve already responded, but I think there may be a lot of folks that may be interested that are not on their email list:

‘We are considering showing all 3 of the LORD OF THE RINGS films, each in the extended version, in a single day. There would be a short meal break between each film. This may take place during the Christmas-New Year holiday period. We would like to gauge interest in an event like this, so if you think you might be interested in attending, please e-mail us. If you have a suggested date, please include that also.’

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JadeValour writes: Last year I was given the wonderful gift of being able to be in New Zealand for the ROTK World Premiere festivities (and at the Return of the Ringers Party). I am a singer/songwriter, and shortly before I came to NZ I wrote and recorded a demo of a song inspired by Elijah (“Elijah’s Song”) with my friend and fellow musician Ken Norris. I actually had the magical experience of meeting Elijah at the Los Angeles airport, as he was on the same Air New Zealand flight to Auckland. [More]

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