Chess in Concert
Synopsis
This concert captured live performances of selections from the musical Chess. With story and lyrics by Tim Rice, the songs tell the story of a love triangle in the midst of the World Chess Championship.
Role
- Svetlana
Year
- 12-13 May 2008
Venue
- Royal Albert Hall, London
Thoughts from Kerry
Starring in Chess at the Royal Albert Hall was a dream come true, to sing along side all those fantastic people was a joy, the choir, company and orchestra all amazing. An experience I will remember forever.
Source: The official Kerry Ellis website
Musical numbers
Act 1
- Prologue
- The Story of Chess
- Merano / What a Scene! What a Joy!
- Commie Newspapers / Press Conference
- Molokov and Anatoly / Where I Want To Be
- Difficult and Dangerous Times
- The Arbiter
- Hymn to Chess
- The Merchandisers
- Chess Game #1
- The Arbiter (reprise)
- Quartet (A Model of Decorum and Tranquillity)
- Florence and Molokov
- 1956 - Budapest is Rising
- Nobody's Side
- Mountain Duet
- Chess Game #2
- Florence Quits / Pity the Child #1
- Embassy Lament
- Heaven Help My Heart
- Anatoly and the Press
- Anthem
Act 2
- Golden Bangkok
- One Night In Bangkok
- One More Opponent
- You and I
- The Soviet Machine
- The Interview
- Someone Else`s Story
- The Deal (No Deal)
- Pity the Child #2
- I Know Him So Well
- Talking Chess
- Endgame
- You and I (reprise)
- Walter and Florence
- Anthem (reprise)
Additional information
Kerry performed alongside:
- Idina Menzel
- Adam Pascal
- Josh Groban
- Marti Pellow
Chess in Concert was a special 2-night performance.
Merchandise
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