On Sunday 3 December (6pm), NCO’s Main and Under 13 Orchestras will perform their Winter Concert at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.
The evening promises to be a fantastically festive affair with repertoire including orchestral versions of traditional Christmas carols as well as classical works from Kodály and Strauss.
The event will open with Under 13 Orchestra conducted by Dominic Wheeler (Head of Opera at Guildhall School of Music and Drama). If it’s inspiration you’re after, look no further! These young musicians are ready to deliver a colourful performance jam-packed with energy as they present works by Gershwin, De Falla and Strauss.
Howard Williams (Professor of Conducting at the Royal College of Music) will then take the reigns as he conducts Main Orchestra for the second half of the concert. The remarkable players are looking forward to showcasing their skills with performances of Ravel’s La Valse and Kodály’s Hary Janos Suite among others. For many of the members in Main Orchestra this will be their final performance with NCO before they 'retire' the end of the year.
NCO is delighted to announce that Main Orchestra member Edward Hyde (BBC Radio 2 Chorister of the Year 2016) will also be performing in the concert as a soloist. Edward will be hotfooting it from his place in the trombone section for these magical musical moments which are sure to get everybody in the festive spirit. For full concert repertoire please see below.
Tickets for the NCO Winter Concert are available now from THSH Birmingham. Prices range from £15.00 to £27.00 with a variety of concessionary rates and discounts to take advantage of. Please call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 or visit the website here. We look forward to seeing you there!
Under 13 Orchestra
Gershwin Overture to Strike up the Band
De Falla ‘Three Dances’ from The Three Cornered Hat
Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Main Orchestra
Gauntlett (arr. Williams) Once in Royal David’s City
Blake Walking in the Air
Kodály Háry János Suite
Ravel La valse
Anderson Sleigh Ride
Trad (arr. Williams) We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Image credit: William Ellis, 2017 ©
