Tickets for NCO’s summer performances in Manchester, Portsmouth and Birmingham are on-sale now!
Moon landings, dreams and nightmares, and collaborations with amazing artists are just some of the exciting moments that are in store at NCO this summer. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Main Orchestra
With Jess Gillam conducted by Jonathan Bloxham
at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Saturday 10 August (6pm)
Award winning saxophonist Jess Gillam joins the UK’s brightest young musicians at The Bridgewater Hall this summer. Conducted by Jonathan Bloxham, the orchestra will create an electrifying atmosphere onstage as they perform a selection of classic and contemporary pieces. Jess lends her talents to ‘Escapades’ from John Williams’ slick, jazz infused score for the 2002 film, Catch Me If You Can.
For an event, which is as inspiring as it is invigorating, look no further. Tickets available here from £20.50 to £29.50 (all prices include £2 booking fee).
Korngold Schauspiel Ouvertüre
Williams Escapades from Catch Me If You Can
Mahler Symphony No.1
Under 13 Orchestra
One Giant Leap conducted by Natalia Luis-Bassa
at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 17 August (4pm)
Celebrating 50 years since the first Moon landing, NCO are attempting their own mission: To transport you through time and space with a little help from the most iconic celestial-inspired repertoire.
Sunrise – the inimitable opening fanfare Sunrise from Also sprach Zarathustra – leads the way, swiftly followed by a rousing pick of movements from Holst’s seminal work, The Planets. The performance continues with the first movement from Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, nicknamed the Jupiter Symphony. We end on an almighty high with a selection of music from George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. Book your tickets today!
Strauss Sunrise from Also sprach Zarathustra
Holst Selection from The Planets
Mozart First Movement from Symphony No. 41 (The Jupiter Symphony)
Williams Selection from Star Wars
Under 12 Orchestra
Dream, Fantasy, Nightmare conducted by Caroline Hobbs Smith
at Town Hall, Birmingham on Sunday 18 August (6:30pm)
Join the NCO’s Under 12 Orchestra for an unusual and inspiring performance, which teeters on the edge of reality. Fairy-tale operas, film noir, prehistoric adventures and even a spot of hell raising can be expected in this exciting concert performed by some of the UK’s brightest young musicians. Prepare to be amazed! Tickets available now.
Shostakovich Movements from The Gadfly Suite
Humperdinck Dream Pantomime from Hansel and Gretel
Mussorgsky Night on a Bare Mountain
Williams Jurassic Park
Herrmann Prelude and Nightmare from Vertigo
