New Connections: Voyagers

Thu 3 April 2025, 6:30pm,
The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire, LS2 7PD

Set sail with us for an orchestral performance, as Manchester Camerata join together with the talented students of Leeds Conservatoire for Voyagers—a spectacular performance inspired by exploration, adventure, and the thrill of the unknown.

Designed to be a welcoming and engaging experience for all ages, especially families and first-time orchestral concertgoers, this event promises to ignite imaginations and transport audiences across time and space through the power of music.

Voyagers is more than just a concert—it’s a journey. Featuring an adventurous lineup of musical works, this performance brings together the voices of local schoolchildren and the magic of live orchestral music in an experience that is both inspiring and accessible. Expect a programme filled with energy, wonder, and discovery, making it the perfect introduction to the world of orchestral music for young audiences and those experiencing it for the first time.

Known as “Britain’s most adventurous orchestra” (The Times), Manchester Camerata is a bold and innovative ensemble that pushes the boundaries of what an orchestra can be. From classical masterpieces to groundbreaking collaborations to healthcare and education work, they are committed to making orchestral music accessible and exciting for everyone.

So, whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or setting sail on your first orchestral adventure, Voyagers is a celebration of music, storytelling, and shared experience that promises to be unforgettable.

Programme

  • Debussy Un Bateau 
  • Holst Mars – The Planets 
  • Price Juba Dance 
  • Badelt arr. Ricketts Pirates of the Caribbean 
  • Bernstein Mambo 
  • Powell arr. O’Loughlin How to Train Your Dragon Medley 
  • Villa Lobas arr. Baker – Little Train of Capiera from Bachianas Brasileiras
  • With new pieces & songs created by musicians from Leeds Conservatoire, Hugh Gaitskill Primary and Cockburn High School

Final programme order to be confirmed

Performed by

  • Manchester Camerata
  • Conducted by Tom Fetherstonhaugh
  • Students from Leeds Conservatoire, Hugh Gaitskill Primary, and Cockburn High School

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