NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHESTRA |HEROES AND VILLAINS
8 SEPTEMBER, 3:00PM
Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon as the National Capital Orchestra makes its highly anticipated debut on the Snow Concert Hall stage! Experience the magic of cinema like never before, with a thrilling program of iconic film music that will transport you to the worlds of your favourite movies.
From the sweeping melodies of Star Wars and the epic grandeur of Lord of the Rings, to the thrilling heroics of Dam Busters and the enchanting charm of Harry Potter, this concert promises to be a journey through some of the most beloved soundtracks of all time. Feel the pulse-pounding excitement of Pirates of the Caribbean, the awe-inspiring wonder of Interstellar, and the heartwarming adventure of How to Train Your Dragon.
Under the masterful baton of Music Director Louis Sharpe, the National Capital Orchestra will bring these cinematic masterpieces to life in a powerful performance that will stir your soul and ignite your imagination. Don’t miss your chance to experience this thrilling concert, where the magic of the movies meets the majesty of live music!
PROGRAMME | HEROES AND VILLAINS
Louis Sharpe, Music Director
Star Wars Suite
John Williams
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Howard Shore arr Jerry Brubaker
The Dam Busters: March
Eric Coates
Interval
The Complete Harry Potter
arr Jerry Brubaker
Pirates of the Caribbean: Medley
Klaus Badelt arr Ted Ricketts
Interstellar Suite
Hans Zimmer arr Daniel de la Rosa Olivia
How to Train your Dragon: End Credits
John Powell
Sunday, 8 September, 3:00pm
Snow Concert Hall
Canberra Grammer School
40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill
ACT 2603
NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHESTRA
In 2023 the National Capital Orchestra celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding as the Canberra Pops Orchestra. Since its inception the orchestra has been an integral part of the Canberra musical community with members from all walks of life including former members of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and the Canberra Youth Orchestra.
We pride ourselves in providing opportunities for talented musicians to participate as soloists and orchestra members, performing music drawn from the full symphonic repertoire including many works by Australian composers. If you play an orchestral instrument at a standard at least equivalent to AMEB Grade 7 we welcome your enquiry to admin@nco.org.au
In this, the third concert in our Visions series in 2024, we are excited to be performing in the Snow Concert Hall for the first time.
Our final concert for 2024 will also be at the Snow Concert Hall, on 1 December, when we will be presenting the Symphony Fantastique by Hector Berlioz. Consult our website www.nco.org.au for information on the orchestra including our programs and membership details.
LOUIS SHARPE – MUSIC DIRECTOR
A resident of Coombs, keen foodie and cook, cricketer during the summer, husband to his violist wife Alina and father to their son Felix and Proky the cat, Louis has been performing throughout Canberra for over 6 years.
Prior to moving to our nation’s capital, Louis was the Music Director of the Eastern Sydney Chamber Orchestra and when not playing with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra he was the assistant conductor to Chief Conductor Dr Nicolas Milton AM.
During high school in Melbourne Louis began conducting lessons and participated in masterclasses with some of Australia’s best educators.
He founded the Hopkins Sinfonia in Melbourne to encourage young conductors to have a platform to learn in front of an ensemble.
Outside of Canberra, Louis continues to be the Assistant Conductor to the Australian World Orchestra, working with their Artistic Director Alexander Briger AO, and has worked with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle and Maestro Zubin Mehta.
In the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, you’ll see Louis up the back in the percussion section, out the front as chorus master of the National Opera Chorus and in the pit at National Opera.
The National Capital Orchestra is Louis’ musical family and with grand plans in place for 2025 and beyond, he is looking forward to expanding their repertoire, bringing back old favourites and sharing the stage with local legends and guests from around the country and overseas.
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