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Nicola Benedetti to perform with the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain at St. John's, Smith Square, London

Issued: 14 June 2011

FROM: THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

Internationally-acclaimed, Scottish violinist, Nicola Benedetti, is to perform as guest soloist with the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain (NCO) in a special concert at St. John's, Smith Square, London on Sunday 11 September 2011 at 7pm.

Benedetti is to play Bruch's Scottish Fantasy with members of the NCO's Main Orchestra under the baton of distinguished guest conductor, Howard Williams, while the Orchestra is also to perform Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5.

The NCO's Main Orchestra numbers many talented young players among its ranks and all are aged 14 and under. Indeed, Nicola Benedetti was a member of the NCO as a young, budding violinist growing up in Scotland.

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For further information or photos please contact: Katrina Kelly, NCO press office, telephone: 01934 418855 or email: K.Kelly@nco.org.uk

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NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA AT ST JOHN'S, SMITH SQUARE

Sunday 11 September, 2011 at 7pm

Tickets: £20, £25, £35; Under 16s £10 (not available for top price band)

The afternoon rehearsal is also open to the public; all tickets: £5

Available from 1 August from St John's, Smith Square box office: 020 7222 1061, www.sjss.org.uk

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
The National Children’s Orchestra holds nationwide auditions every year to populate its five age-banded orchestras with the most gifted young orchestral players that the UK has to offer. 2010 saw a record number of children, over 900 hopefuls, audition for a place in the NCO's 2011 Orchestras, with over 480 being successful.

The quality of orchestral training provided to NCO members is unrivalled, with children being given the opportunity to take part in intensive residential courses where first-class musical training is teamed with lots of fun social activities.

The tutors for these sessions are drawn from major national orchestras and the best specialist music schools around the country. Each residential course culminates in a full orchestra concert performance.

For further information or photos please contact: Katrina Kelly, NCO press office, telephone: 01934 418855 or email: K.Kelly@nco.org.uk

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