Exclusive Lebrecht pictures from the Proms 2nd September, 2008

Sir Simon Rattle conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker in Messiaen’s Turangalila Symphony in Prom 64, Royal Albert Hall, London, 2008

Sir Simon Rattle

PICS FOR PROMS & NABOKOV FROM LEBRECHT – WEEK STARTING 14th JULY

 

The London PROMS start on 18th July and run for 76 concerts over the whole of the summer. Our photographers will be shooting all the concerts. Contact Lebrecht if you need coverage for a particular concert.  The first concert this Friday celebrates the centenary of French composr Olivier Messiaen. Conductor Jiri Belohlavek conducts Karita Mattila and Wayne Marshall.

Jiri Belohlavek and the BBC Symphony orchestra. #97953

 Lebrecht exclusively represents Chris Christodoulou’s panoramic views of the Royal Albert Hall, taking in the packed houses and flag waving Promenaders on the last Night of the Proms.

Royal Albert Hall, Proms. #96261

 

Russian born writer Vladimir Nabokov, although dead for some years, has a previously unpublished book due to be published in the autumn in America. Photograph by Horst Tappe -( our clients should know that Lebrecht represents more of Horst Tappe’s work than any other picture library in the UK!)

Vladimir Nabokov. # 56911

Vladimir Nabokov. # 56915

Lebrecht Music and Arts – Rock Music

This year’s Glastonbury line-up has now been announced.

Artists include Jay Z, Manu Chao, The Fratellis, Kings of Leon, The Editors, Elbow, Leonard Cohen, The Raconteurs, Martha Wainwright and many many more!

Rock and Indie Music News from Lebrecht – February 2008

We are proud to announce at Lebrecht Music & Arts that we now represent a London based collection of live music pictures called Dosfotos. With this new representation we can offer a wider selection of high quality rock, indie, pop and dance music pictures, as well as pictures of DJs, clubs and festivals.

Gigs this month:

NME Big Gig with Block Party, Kaiser Chiefs, The Cribs, Manic Street Preachers and Klaxons at the O2 Arena, London, 28 February 2008.

Gigs coming up next month: 

Goldfrapp play at Union Chapel, London, 4 March 2008.

Unique photo for coming anniversary:

The 50th anniversary of the death of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams falls on 26th August 2008. 

Lebrecht has exclusive representation of the famous Dudley Styles photo of Ralph Vaughan Williams with his cat on his lap. Visit www.lebrecht.co.uk for a comprehensive selection of images of RVW, his life, his wives, his friends and his music in time for next year’s anniversary.

October Rock & Indie Music News

(click here to see the Newsletter in our website)

BBC Electric Proms 2007- Jamie Cullum will be performing with Soil & Pimp Sessions, 25th October at the Roundhouse.

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Also performing at the Roundhouse on 26th October are the Kaiser Chiefs, who will be collaborating with music producer David Arnold.

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Siouxsie Sioux will perform at the Electric Ballroom, 24th October.

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Led Zeppelin - The band begin their UK tour on the 3rd November in Manchester and will be performing at the London 02 Arena on the 17th & 18th November.

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The Foo Fighters - The band has announced a single reunion concert at the London 02 Arena on 26th November. Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page & bassist John Paul Jones will reunite on stage to pay tribute to the late Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records.

© Photofest /Lebrecht 00091554

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(For more pictures, or to order high res, go to www.lebrecht.co.uk).