Help us celebrate the end of year in style as we perform a sensational concert at Fairfield Halls, Croydon.
NCO’s Main and Under 13 Orchestras cannot wait for their final concert of the year and we’d love for you to experience the spectacle for yourself. On Sunday 20 December come and witness 219 of the UK’s best young musicians as they provide the perfect pre-Christmas treat.
Fresh from performing this summer with Nicola Benedetti and Wynton Marsalis, our Under 13 Orchestra will kick things off with a delightful repertoire of music conducted by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Roger Clarkson. You can expect to hear:
- Reed (arr. J. Bryant) - Armenian Dances
- Curtis - Ballet Suite
- Stravinsky (arr. Isaac) – ‘Berceuse’ & ‘Finale’ from Firebird Suite
William Albuquerque, a cellist from Under 13 Orchestra, can’t wait to perform in his home town of Croydon: “I’ve had a great time in the NCO playing fabulous music with new friends and travelling up and down the country. I’m really pleased that we’ll be at my home town in December, where I hope to welcome lots of friends and family to enjoy our final concert!”
Following the interval, our fabulous Main Orchestra will take to the stage with esteemed Guest Conductor Hilary Davan Wetton. For the majority of the Orchestra, this will be their last ever performance in an NCO age-banded Orchestra, although we hope many will return next year for ENCORE. The Main Orchestra are performing an exquisite selection of music which will delight audiences of all ages:
- Brahms – Academic Festival Overture
- Debussy – Nocturnes (Nuages & Fêtes)
- Rachmaninov – Vocalise
- Ravel – Bolero
- Bernstein – ‘Mambo’ from West Side Story
Our Winter Concert is a fantastic excuse to bring together family members and loved ones. We hope to see many of you there!
Tickets for the Winter Concert range from £10 to £28 with £2 off for concessions, and tickets for Under 16s at just £5 each. Telephone 020 8688 9291 or book online at fairfield.co.uk.
