Wochenend und Sonnenschein - A Tribute to Sir Jonathan Miller - by The Gentlemen of the ENO

Описание: The 21st July 2020 would have been Sir Jonathan Miller’s 86 birthday. As a tribute to him the hugely talented Gentlemen of the ENO have recorded this “lockdown” rendition of one of Jonathan's favourite songs - Wochenend und Sonnenschein (Weekend & Sunshine aka Happy Days Are Here Again). It was written and first performed by the Comedian Harmonists in the 1930s but in this all new version the Gentlemen of the ENO have brought it back to life with this fitting tribute to their much loved friend and colleague - Jonathan Miller who a remains in our hearts and memories.

The Gentlemen of the ENO first performed it at Jonathan's funeral in London on 12th December 2019 but, for what would have been his 86 birthday, they wanted to pay tribute not just to a man so many miss but to highlight a cause he would have felt so strongly about – the support of the many thousands of brilliant and talented musicians and performers who’s professional lives have been so cruelly put on hold by the Covid19 Crisis with the closure of theatres, opera houses, concert halls and other venues.

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Is a group of tenors and basses from the chorus of English National Opera. Performing as a group of between four and sixteen singers, their exceptional technical skills allow them to cover the widest possible repertoire. Embracing opera to barbershop, jazz to pop, they are uniquely placed to offer whatever the occasion demands. From basso profundo to high C they guarantee to hit the right note.

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