Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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In Spring 2021, Guildhall Studio Orchestra drew upon the legacy of the Lennon and McCartney songbook in a performance which celebrated Guildhall alumnus Sir George Martin’s pivotal role in the creation of these timeless songs, presented by BBC Radio 3's Jumoké Fashola.

The programme featured arrangements by Guildhall’s Head of Jazz Malcolm Edmonstone which were originally commissioned by BBC Radio 2 for 'Friday Night is Music Night'.

To allow for social distancing, the musicians' performances took place simultaneously across three different venues, synced using the School's groundbreaking low latency Dante network.

Guildhall Studio Orchestra
Malcolm Edmonstone - director
Clare Wheeler - vocal director
Jumoké Fashola - presenter

Come Together
by Paul McCartney, arranged by Malcolm Edmonstone

Vocals - Fran Confortini