FROM Cinderella to Shrek, a Worcester conductor is celebrating famous animated film soundtracks.
Jack Campey will be taking the helm at the first UK concert of its type dedicated entirely to the world of animated film music.
Driven by a lifelong passion for film and stage music, the 32-year-old founded The Studio Orchestra in 2019 specifically to perform “the best music ever written” from Hollywood to the West End and beyond – and to share it with audiences throughout the country.
Every year – apart from Covid-hit 2020 – he has staged themed concerts in Cheltenham and on tour, featuring iconic scores from music greats such as John Williams and Hans Zimmer; from mega-hit films such as Star Wars; and from Broadway shows and Christmas films.
And now Jack and his 60-piece orchestra of professional musicians are presenting The Music of Animation – in Concert, at the Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday (September 6), performing soundtracks from the studios of Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar and Studio Ghibli in Japan.
From Cinderella in 1950 to How to Train Your Dragon in 2010, iconic film scores will get the full orchestral treatment, supported by special guest Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb, who will guide the audience through a programme of 14 film scores that define the history of animated film.
Jack said: “Animated films have shaped generations with their storytelling, unforgettable characters, and the magic of making us believe in the impossible. Their music has become the soundtrack of childhoods around the world.
“It’s the first concert of its type in the UK that specifically celebrates animated film music from all the big studios in one glorious show. I am so proud of the orchestra and its unbelievably talented musicians. We are all about pushing the boundaries to deliver exciting concerts that will immerse the audience in some of the best music ever written.”
Jack is a largely self-taught orchestral conductor apart from a few, valued lessons from the director of music at Exeter University where he was a student. He plays the trumpet, saxophone, piano, drums and percussion. He is also an author, researching and writing about the Golden Age of musical theatre and film.
Visit www.thestudioorchestra.co.uk for more details.
