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MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2017
The Mountbatten Festival of Music, now in its 45th year,
features the Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines
and is one of the longest running events at London’s iconic
Royal Albert Hall.
With over 150 musicians on stage,
these concerts are renowned for
displaying the outstanding versatility of
some of the world’s finest military
musicians. The concert is given the full
works with spectacular lighting,
fireworks and big screen imagery.
Special guests at this year’s concerts
are the world renowned Top Secret Drum
Corps from Switzerland who will be
battling it out with the Royal Marines
drummers. Expect fireworks at this
‘Clash of the Titans’ in the world of
precision drumming!
Other highlights from the programme
include theatre music from Chicago, the
hits of Billy Joel and Pink Floyd, as well
as music from the big screen and
several superb solo items. There really
is something for everyone as the Royal
Marines display their incredible
musicianship and pageantry.
The Mountbatten Festival of Music
would not be complete without the
traditional marches and overtures that
have proved such a hit with audiences
over the past three decades. Royal
Marines Bands are renowned worldwide
not only for their concert performances
but also for their precision ceremonial
marching displays. In their famous white
pith helmets, they are instantly
recognisable at international sporting
events, national commemorations and
many other major state occasions. Whilst
there is obviously not quite enough room
on the stage for the entire Massed Bands
to march, no concert would be complete
without the participation of their Corps of
Drums who always provide a flavour of
the Band’s ceremonial role and so the
world famous Royal Marines Corps of
Drums and Ceremonial Fanfare
Trumpeters will again feature in the
traditional Naval Sunset Ceremony which
once witnessed in the fantastic
surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall is
surely never to be forgotten. With Rule
Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory
given the unique Royal Marines treatment,
this is an occasion that is a must for all
visitors to London.
The Mountbatten Festival of Music
2017 will take place at 19.30 on
Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Saturday
25 March at the Royal Albert Hall.
For ticket availability contact the
Royal Albert Hall Box Office telephone
0845 401 5018.
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