Gaspard's Christmas: 4 (Gaspard the Fox)

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And on Friday 23 December he presents a special evening of live carols and readings from the stunning St Paul’s Cathedral, held by the Guide Dogs charity. There’ll be music from St Paul’s Cathedral Choir, with festive readings by David Bradley, Ruth Jones, and Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh. Zeb is now the presenter of Smooth Classics at Seven on Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station. Illustration is a huge part of Gaspard’s public life, how would you characterise your relationship with your illustrator? Throughout the festive period, our presenters and a selection of special guests share their own Christmas stories, bring heartwarming tales to life, and take you to the front row of some of the UK’s finest carol services – all with a generous helping of brilliant music along the way. CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.

Christmas Theatre 2022 Preview: Gaspard’s Christmas – Zeb

YouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Organist Anna Lapwood plays epic Bach at Royal Albert Hall The Classic FM Hall of Fame Feast, with Aled Jones and Margherita Taylor Dame Patricia Routledge ‘‘This is a lovely story, beautifully illustrated and speaks to the hearts of all children, young and old.”This December, a flute, harp, and cello trio bring a blend of classical and popular favourites to the Poole community, with free cake and hot drinks during intervals. If you have been following Gaspard’s stories, you’ll be familiar with the animal characters and their personalities. There’s a lovely moment that captures Peter and Finty perfectly, when Nikolaus reaches the church and reads the sign outside, James – I think the snowy city skyline will be fun, I can be quite free with that. But I expect the audience will be excited to see the characters appear, so I’m looking forward to their reactions as I draw live… O Holy Night’ has been the forerunner for six years in a row, but can it be beaten this year? Join us on Classic FM, to find out The Nation’s Favourite Carol in 2022. Classical Christmas tales on Classic FM

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Gaspard is the friendly fox with a taste for adventure! Following on from the success of Gaspard’s Foxtrot, the RSNO’s National Schools Concert Programme, join Gaspard the Fox on a brand-new adventure with heart this Christmas. After an eventful year, during which we’ve celebrated 30 years of Classic FM, 90 years of John Williams, The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and plenty more, it seems only right that we should see 2022 out in style. As it turned out, I was illustrating snowy London streets in the Summer, but I loved this heartwarming tale of a homeless man with a snowy white beard, on Christmas Eve… he is discovered by Gaspard, who is out snuffling for food scraps. But can a cold hungry urban fox save a freezing man? With a little help – maybe he can! A story full of kindness and thoughtful themes, it was fitting it should be launched at the crypt of St-Martin-In-The-Fields, whose homeless charity will benefit, in perpetuity, from the royalties from this book. As Zeb says:Stay tuned on 18 December, as Moira Stuart is joined at 9pm by one of choral music’s greatest living composers. John Rutter, who is especially loved for his Christmas music, tells Moira all about what inspires him most, and why so much of his work is devoted to Christmas. He also selects some of his own musical choices, from Bach to Billy Joel. Exclusive carol concerts with Zeb Soanes The pictures in Gaspard’s Christmas are absolutely beautiful and we’re so excited to see you paint live at the concerts. Do you ever get nervous doing this? The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vasily Petrenko, perform at Classic FM Live in 2014. Some of the most exciting, dramatic and downright entertaining programmes from over fifty years of broadcasting are brought together in this special event, presented by Zeb Soanes. One thing unites them all – unforgettable theme music. Tonight’s concert brings you that music from The Bridgewater Hall stage in a live performance with a healthy dose of nostalgia.

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James makes all his illustrations with traditional tools, mainly using pen and ink, and watercolours. He created his own new shade of ink especially for teh Gaspard the Fox books, which he calls ‘Gaspard Red’. My favourite moment in Jonathan Dove’s score is when he introduces St Peter’s Church. The text describes it as being ‘ablaze with light’ and he uses the full power of the orchestra and tubular bells, it really is a thrillingly magical moment. Jonathan and the RSNO have previously collaborated on “Gaspard’s Foxtrot”, which reached thousands of Scottish school children over the last two years.You recorded the carol Christmas is Here at Scotland’s Studio in September – have you felt Christmassy ever since?! The RSNO were one of five commissioning orchestras for Gaspard’s Foxtrot. Their performances of it during and just after the pandemic have been seen by over 100,000 Scottish schoolchildren, which is incredible. They completely embraced the work and are a joy to work with, so I was delighted when they suggested adapting Gaspard’s Christmas too. I love Scotland, so I need no excuse to jump on a train. Whilst searching for food in the snow-covered streets, Gaspard makes an astonishing discovery and, with the help of his friends, might just save Christmas.A heart-warming festive adventure for Britain’s handsomestfox.Narrated by Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and James Mayhew’s beautiful projected illustrations from the book. An unforgettable Christmas experience for all the family. James – Christmas pud for me – I love it. Also, Christmas cake and mince pies – I’d eat them all year round if I could!