Now Hear This

Friday 14 June 1:00pm Classical Music Music
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Tickets £3.00

Venue: Royal Concert Hall

Running time: Doors open 1 hour before the performance starts. Approx. running time: 70 to 75 mins

Important Information

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

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Now Hear This is a fun-packed, fast-paced introduction to classical music and the instruments of the orchestra for Key Stage 2 children aged 7-11, with the chance to join the world famous Hallé orchestra in making a sensational sound.

This year’s theme is a musical journey through the sports of the Olympic Games with two instrumental pieces to play along with, two songs to sing and a dance piece to get you moving.

There’s also a chance for you to join in with the orchestra, playing your instruments in Johann Strauss’ Thunder and Lightning Polka and Antonio Carlos Jobim’s One Note Samba. There are two great songs for you to sing along to with: Chase Down the Sun, written for the London 2012 Olympics, and Step It Up, written for Sport Relief in 2018. To help you learn the participatory pieces in the classroom, all the resources will be available to download once you have booked your tickets.

This fantastic concert is open to all children aged 7-11, whether at a Primary School, Independent School or Home Education. To book, simply download the Booking Information Pack and send your completed form to: george.matthews@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Programme:

  • The Hallé
  • Conductor Euan Shields
  • Presenter Ruth Rosales
  • John Williams Olympic Fanfare and Theme
  • Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle La Marseillaise
  • Johann Strauss II Thunder and Lightning Polka *
  • Aram Khachaturian Sabre Dance (from Gayane)
  • Steve Pickett/Terry Caffrey Chase down the sun *
  • Gioacchino Rossini Overture: Galop (from William Tell)
  • Jobim/arr. Pickett One Note Samba *
  • Serge Prokofiev Cinderella – Waltz and Midnight
  • Mark and Helen Johnson Step it Up *
  • Augusta Holmès Ludus pro patria (Interlude: La Nuit et l’amour)
  • Steve Pickett Dance piece based on Olympic sports
  • Michael Giacchino Theme from The Incredibles

* Participation pieces

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