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Alfie Boe supports Beat the Baton!

2 June 2008

Esteemed opera singer, Alfie Boe, is supporting the charity’s groundbreaking Beat the Baton running event in Battersea Park, London on 25 August.   

Beat the Baton is set to live classical music from the world renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (RPCO).  And, Alfie, who is more used to singing alongside an Orchestra, will be challenged to ‘Beat the Baton’ and complete either a 5km or 10km run before the final strains of music are played.

Now in its second year, Beat the Baton made history last year as the first running event set to live classical music in the UK.  The RPCO has renewed its partnership with the charity, which cares for people living with conditions including multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and cancer, and once again will spur on runners, like Alfie, to cross the finish line.
 
Conductor, Anthony Inglis will lead the Orchestra through a lively medley of popular classical hits, including excerpts from Rossini’s William Tell Overture and Offenbach’s The Can Can from Orpheus in the Underworld, to encourage and motivate participants around the course.

Alfie Boe said, “"Most people agree that listening to music really adds to your enjoyment of a run. With Beat the Baton you can leave the MP3 player at home. Being spurred on by the live sound of the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra is something you are not going to experience every day. This is a really individual event, offering something new to runners and music lovers alike. I am really hoping to be at the start line myself, if my schedule allows.
 
"Most people know someone affected by the conditions Sue Ryder Care cares for, including stroke, multiple sclerosis and cancer. As well as the experience of running to the magnificent RPCO people will be helping this wonderful charity help more."

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