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Crouch End Festival Chorus To Rock With Noel Gallagher



A high-profile choir that is the first choice of rock stars looking for some extra oomph has bagged another celebrity invite - from Oasis legend Noel Gallagher.

The Crouch End Festival Chorus is set to join the Mancunian rocker on stage for his solo shows at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday and on Friday in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Noel has been a fan of the symphony chorus for some time, describing them as "f***ing mindblowing" in Time Out and having them as backing for Oasis at their BBC Electric Proms gig at The Roundhouse in October 2008. Noel's shows form part of a 10-night extravaganza for the charity, celebrating a decade of the successful annual event.

David Temple, CEFC's musical director, said: "We are thrilled to be working with Noel Gallagher again and also to be involved with the Teenage Cancer Trust. Our Electric Prom appearance with Oasis was a wonderful occasion and so it is brilliant to be asked back by Noel."

The rocker was spotted in Crouch End last Thursday, as the live dates drew closer. Comedian Mark Watson wrote on social networking site Twitter: "Just seen Noel Gallagher in Crouch End. I've already got Albarn and Cocker so that's the full set."

The chorus recorded an album last year with Muswell Hill's Ray Davies, of The Kinks, have a Grammy nominated record with Kate Royal, and featured prominently in the Doctor Who TV specials at Christmas.

The chorus will also join composer and patron Ennio Morricone at the Royal Albert Hall on April 10 performing some of his classic film tracks.

Source: www.hornseyjournal.co.uk

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