National Children's Orchestra

At the Royal Festival Hall on the 8th December, the Main and Under 13 Orchestras of the NCO are set to share the bill for a special evening of music-making at the very highest level. Classic FM has already described this as a ‘magnificent concert’. Prepare to be impressed by these talented youngsters as they present a demanding yet enthralling classical programme, explored at their 2013 courses. With repertoire including Sibelius, Stravinsky, Saint-Saëns and R.Strauss, this concert is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season.


Roger Clarkson conducting Under 13 Orchestra:
Kabalevsky - Overture to Colas Breugnon

Sibelius - Finlandia

Saint-Saëns - Danse Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah

Rimsky-Korsakov - Movements 3 and 4 from Scheherazade

Márquez - Danzón No 2
Peter Stark guest conductor for main orchestra:
Wagner - Prelude to Act 1 from Die Meistersingers

Prokofiev - Movements 3, 6, 7 and 8 from Winter Bonfire Suite

R.Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier Suite

Stravinsky - Berceuse and Finale from Firebird Suite