Freelance musician - flute/piccolo ex Phantom of the Opera 28/9/1987-14/3/2020 (8,454 performances but who cares?)
Joined January 2013
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Chris Bain retweeted
A note for your diary, @EmmaRaducanu: BBC Sports Personality Of The Year is December 12th. Hope to see you there. 🙌🏻
Chris Bain retweeted
Absolutely! Such an important and grossly undervalued part of education. Tragic that those enthusiastic, young trumpet players can’t go to @PhantomOpera and be inspired by the wonderful live sound nor have any prospect of ever playing that show live. #covidcuts
Chris Bain retweeted
Did Cameron Mackintosh say that as they are “very expensive” England’s performance this evening will be “fresher and brighter” with just the 6 players?
Chris Bain retweeted
'The beautiful score'
'Bigger and brighter than ever'
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It saddens me so much I've had to call this out. But it needs to be, the heart has been ripped out of the production's music. That can't be replaced.
Empty Chairs at Empty Orchestra spaces.
Wondered if this was the model for the new Phantom production but noticed that even the Lego one has trumpets!
Chris Bain retweeted
VERY disappointing to read this from @OfficialALW who was always appreciative and pre Covid had praised us as sounding better than ever. Many players kept fresh by playing as guests with our amazing UK Orchestras, on sessions and in chamber music.
Speaking to @TheStage, @OfficialALW claims that the #PhantomLondon's @phantomorch, whom he has fired, were getting “stale” and that the set was old. In fact, the set had been regularly replaced over the course of @PhantomOpera’s run and will be downsized. bit.ly/3wH88JL
Chris Bain retweeted
Some of the physical set might be going to be in better shape but the cast, crew and orchestra were in excellent shape when it closed. Presumably 50% audience is “identical” to 100% too?
You'll find The Phantom of the Opera in a much better shape than it was when it closed, @OfficialALW says on the changes to the production. The score will be "identical". #FutureOfTheatre
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Chris Bain retweeted
A year ago we made a video from home in lockdown with the lovely @KellyMathieson. A month later everyone on "Phantom" was sacked including the orchestra. 24 musicians are no longer required. Here we all are saying "goodbye"! Full video youtu.be/rvUhTVp0SHw
Chris Bain retweeted
It looks like the Phantom has decided not to let Ellie bring her Eb clarinet. A wonderful clarinettist and, although small in stature you certainly made up for it with personality. You will be sadly missed by us all 👏😘😢
Chris Bain retweeted
The Phantom makes the last trip to his lair with Susana. The biggest surprise is that, as the most wonderful bassoonist and great asset to our orchestra, you are not being invited back. It was our pleasure to play with you for the last few short years. 👏😘😢
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The Phantom punts away Peter with both his clarinet and flute. Totally committed and loyal to the show and your colleagues, it is sad that you will not be required anymore. You will be much missed by everyone above and below stage. 👏😢
Oh dear, it seems to be my turn to be carted off
Expecting a stormy ride to the Phantom's lair, Chris obediently takes his seat. Joined just before the 1st birthday party but 34 years and 8,454 fun shows later, you are NOT invited to the party. A sad end to a charmed career, you knew how lucky you were #whataband #livemusic 😢
Chris Bain retweeted
Expecting a stormy ride to the Phantom's lair, Chris obediently takes his seat. Joined just before the 1st birthday party but 34 years and 8,454 fun shows later, you are NOT invited to the party. A sad end to a charmed career, you knew how lucky you were #whataband #livemusic 😢
