FRIDAY: The Yellow Shark

5 Nov 2010 / Roundhouse Main Space

Doors Open: 7pm
Performance: from 7.30pm

Frank Zappa at the Roundhouse

Gail Zappa - On Stage and Off

Gail Zappa makes a rare and much anticipated appearance to introduce this celebration of Frank Zappa's amazing music and incredible influence on musicians from all genres. Gail will share her observations and talk about the challenges of being married to one of the 20th century's most prolific and influential composers. As a champion of copyright and licensing protection, and guardian of Frank Zappa's legacy, Gail and The Zappa Family Trust have made possible a weekend which will offer a unique insight into the life of a remarkable artist. 

The London Contemporary Orchestra perform the music from The Yellow Shark

The Yellow Shark, the last album to be released before Zappa's death in 1993, is a collection of compilations written for chamber orchestra including G-Spot Tornado, Dog Breath Variations, Get Whitey and Be-Bop Tango. This is a unique opportunity to experience a performance of all the available transcribed works in one incredible performance by the London Contemporary Orchestra conducted by Hugh Brunt, under the watchful eye of Ali N. Askin, who worked under Frank Zappa's baton on the original Yellow Shark concerts performed by the Ensemble Modern in 1992.

The London Contemporary Orchestra & the Roundhouse Music Collective present Wild Imaginings - the music that influenced Zappa

The London Contemporary Orchestra, together with the Roundhouse Music Collective, explore the inspirations and influences behind Zappa's music - from the early 20th-century experimentation of Varese and Stravinsky, to fuzz-infused rock'n'roll, swinging '50s Doo Wop and the work of Eric Dolphy. The Roundhouse AV Collective will produce accompanying visuals, inspired by early cine Americana. 

Tickets: £10 - £25

Doors: 7pm (performance 7.30pm)

This event is part of Frank Zappa at the Roundhouse - click here for dates / line-up information

Roundhouse Exclusive Members Bar: Did you know you can get access to an exclusive bar overlooking the Main Space? We'll also give you a glass of champagne, a Roundhouse bag and souvenir book. Tickets are £20 per person, plus the usual ticket price. Space is limited and advance booking recommended, so call now on 0844 482 8008.

Latecomers will only be admitted at the discretion of the house. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, under 14s to be accompanied by an adult and in seated areas only.

Live broadcast
Main Space performances will be filmed by the Roundhouse broadcast team - the majority of whom have progressed through our creative programmes - and will be broadcast live at www.roundhouse.org.uk/live. Audio recordings will be overseen by Grammy Award-winning engineer, Frank Filipetti.

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