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Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rachel Fuller on creating the soundtrack for Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet: 'the whole thing has felt magical'
Rachel Fuller's moment of epiphany came when she wrote a children's ballet during lockdown, she tells Fiona Shepherd Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... When Pete Townsend originally wrote Quadrophenia in the early 1970s, he heard the music in his head as a fully orchestrated suite. Unable to read music, he used the (superb) instruments at this disposal – Keith Moon's drums, John Entwistle's bass, Roger Daltrey's voice and his own guitar - to convey his vision. In 2015, the iconic 'mod opera' was finally reinvented as Classic Quadrophenia, an album and concert tour with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and singers Alfie Boe and Billy Idol, with arrangements by Townsend's wife, the composer Rachel Fuller. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rachel Fuller and Pete Townsend pictured at the 77th Tony Awards in New York, 16 June 2024 | AFP via Getty Images 'I stayed really faithful to the original format,' says Fuller. 'I tried to arrange in a way that I felt Pete would do, so I didn't change keys or mess around with the melodic lines. Often I would listen to John Entwistle's bassline and I would score the double basses exactly to what he was playing.' The roots of Quadrophenia's latest rebirth came when Townsend first heard Fuller's instrumental demos and remarked that the score would make a great ballet soundtrack. 'I'd never been to the ballet,' says Fuller. 'It was not something I particularly connected with. I don't have a graceful bone in my body.' Fuller's classical dance epiphany came when she wrote a children's ballet called Bee in lockdown. Armed with contacts in the field and a new appreciation of the form, she picked up on Townsend's original impulse, repurposing her orchestral arrangement without vocals to produce the soundtrack for Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet. Pete Townshend of The Who on stage at Granby Hall, Leicester, 18 October 1975 | Getty Images Fuller hopes it will resonate with ballet and non-ballet fans alike. 'I think the story of a teenage boy who's struggling with identity, with sense of self, with belonging, with fitting in, it's a universal story that people are going to connect with, especially young men who are going through a similar thing.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fuller has her own affinity with the theme of not fitting in, having only recently been diagnosed with ADHD after a childhood of being 'seen as a fidgety girl who talked too much and found it hard to focus and pay attention. As a result of that I internalised everything and ended up with chronic anxiety by the age of ten.' Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at the Capitol Theater, Passaic, New Jersey on 10 September 1979. | Getty Images Fuller found respite in music, forging a career mainly as a composer and arranger. She also released an album of her own songs in 2004 but feels she has put her singer/songwriter days to bed. 'My voice doesn't match up with my personality,' she says. 'In person, I'm quite loud and vulgar, but when I sing I sound like a nun. Maybe because my brain is wired slightly differently and I think outside the box it's particularly suited to composing and arranging orchestras so I think it's been part of my creative journey.' As for her work on Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, she says 'the whole thing has felt magical. Our hope is that people have a good night out, that they can put their life on a hook and be present and have their soul moved. People can sing along – I'm hoping they won't, but inside they might!' Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet is at Edinburgh Festival Theatre from 10-14 June Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This feature was produced in association with Capital Theatres WIN: £400 PAUL SMITH PRIZE DRAW WITH HARVEY NICHOLS Everyone who buys a ticket for Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet at the Festival Theatre will be entered into a prize draw to win £400 credit and a Personal Shopping experience in Paul Smith at Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh, see
Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
RPO/Petrenko review — Yunchan Lim outshone by Strauss
'Thank you for joining the journey,' said the note from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in my inbox the morning after. Unlike dozens at the Royal Albert Hall, I had actually finished the journey too. Many fans of South Korea's global piano star Yunchan Lim clearly decided they were too overcome by their idol's first-half performance to strap on their crampons and join Strauss's Alpine Symphony . It was a night that felt like two concerts hoicked together. Two mountains — we had Mussorgsky's Night on the Bare Mountain as well as Strauss's Alp — flanked a performance by a 21-year-old already at the summit of the classical music world. Despite his fame, the refreshing thing about Lim — and this seems to be baked into
NDTV
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Jr NTR Opens Up About Winning The Oscar For Naatu Naatu: "All That Pain Just Vanished"
RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, released on March 24, 2022. The film starred Jr NTR and Ram Charan, achieving significant success. On May 11, 2025, RRR had a special screening at London's Royal Albert Hall. New Delhi: SS Rajamouli's RRR was released in theatres on March 24, 2022. The film which had Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the lead was a resounding success. The film also had Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris in key roles. On May 11, 2025, RRR achieved yet another milestone as the film had a special screening at London's Royal Albert Hall. The event also witnessed Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and the filmmaker SS Rajamouli in attendance. There was also a live orchestra performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Other than the incredible performances, it was the song Naatu Naatu from the film that became a viral sensation. The song won an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards. It was during attending the live concert at Royal Albert Hall when Jr NTR spoke about how special the Oscar win is for him. He said, "I think when we won the Oscar, I mean all that pain, all that sweat, all that torture which our director put us through just vanished in a second. I think Naatu Naatu will be remembered as a very special song not because we won the Oscars or not because we went through a lot of pain, but I will remember Naatu Naatu for having shared the screen with an amazing friend of mine, and a fabulous dancer." On the work front, Jr NTR was last seen in Devara: Part 1 with Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor. He is currently filming for his next massive project, NTRNeel, with director Prashanth Neel.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
RRR gets an orchestral tribute at grand Royal Albert Hall showcase
SS Rajamouli 's RRR took centre stage at London's Royal Albert Hall as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performed the film's score live during a special screening held on Sunday. The orchestral rendition brought a fresh dimension to the film's music for the fans who filled up the venue. Rajamouli, Ram Charan , Jr NTR and MM Keeravani regaled the audience with some entertaining tales. Ram Charan leads the audience in singing 'Happy Birthday' to Jr NTR A memorable moment at the event came when Ram Charan led the audience in singing 'Happy Birthday' to Jr NTR, whose birthday is on May 20. The crowd joined in, making the occasion even more special for the actor, as he celebrated in the company of his RRR co-stars and fans. Imagine Chiranjeevi & Balakrishna dancing to Naatu Naatu : Jr NTR by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo Speaking about the Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu, Jr NTR shared, 'When Naatu Naatu won the Oscar , all the effort we put into the song felt worthwhile. It will always be special to me — not because of the Oscar, but because I got to share the screen with a great friend, Ram Charan, and an incredible dancer.' He also added with a laugh, 'Imagine if his father Chiranjeevi garu and my uncle Balakrishna garu danced to it.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jr NTR's video scolding fans at london 'RRR' event goes viral. Why did the star loose his cool?
A usually composed Jr NTR found himself in an uncomfortable spotlight during a recent 'RRR' event held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The popular actor, who had come to participate in a live concert and screening of the film alongside director SS Rajamouli and co-star Ram Charan, lost his temper as an overwhelming crowd of fans swarmed him for selfies. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare As the video capturing the moment circulated widely on social media, Jr NTR was seen visibly irritated while moving through a crowded hallway. Eager fans surrounded him, creating a chaotic environment. The actor, attempting to restore order, reportedly told the crowd, 'I'll give you a selfie, but you need to wait. If you behave like this, security will kick you out.' His stern tone caught the attention of many, given his otherwise calm demeanor in public. Security Steps In The situation quickly escalated as fans failed to back off. Security personnel intervened and escorted Jr NTR away from the crowd. Online reactions were divided; while some viewers felt he had overreacted, others defended the actor, citing the need for crowd control and personal space. Supporters later took to social media to clarify the situation. One fan emphasized that Jr NTR wasn't angry but was trying to protect everyone involved. They claimed he was only trying to avoid a stampede or disorder. 'I don't know if you understood what he was trying to say but here is the short version of it, 'I'll give you the picture, don't hurry or create a mob/congestion here or else they (security) will push you away,'' a fan wrote. — whynotcinemass_ (@whynotcinemass_) Celebrating 'RRR' with Fans and Tributes Despite the incident, the overall mood at the Royal Albert Hall remained celebratory. The live concert, featuring a performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, drew widespread applause from fans, especially during the screening of the Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu. Jr NTR shared the stage with Rajamouli and Ram Charan and paid homage to legendary dancers in their families. He explained that the choreography was a tribute to his uncle Balakrishna and Ram Charan's father, Chiranjeevi. 'You know his father was known to be one of the greatest dancers, my uncle was also known to be a very good dancer. So I think this song will be a memory of what if his father and my uncle danced, and this is an ode to fabulous great dancers Chiranjeevi Garu and Balakrishnan Babai,' Jr NTR shared. Several attendees also shared heartwarming interactions with the actor. One emotional fan posted a series of pictures from their meeting, writing about how Jr NTR spoke to them for ten minutes, hugged them, and offered words of encouragement. The post described the interaction as life-changing, highlighting the strong connection Jr NTR shares with his admirers. Jr NTR's Upcoming Film Projects Professionally, Jr NTR has a packed schedule ahead. He is currently filming Dragon with director Prashanth Neel, a project that was officially announced on his birthday in 2022. Although there has been speculation around the film's title, no confirmation has been provided by the team yet. Additionally, Jr NTR is set to make his Bollywood debut in War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji. The spy thriller, a part of Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe, will see him star alongside Hrithik Roshan. His physical transformation for the role has already become a talking point among fans.
