Robert Ames conductor
Stefano Cabrera Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures
Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures bursts open with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra as they play live accompaniment to two wonderfully animated adventures. Imagine the glorious, multicoloured world of Quentin Blake spring to life as 80 amazing musicians follow Jack, Nancy and Mrs Armitage every step of the way.
Young Jack and his sister Nancy dream of adventure – but they didn’t expect desert islands, talking parrots and exploding volcanoes. Mrs Armitage is taking a quiet bike ride with her dog Breakspear – but when you’re a brilliant inventor, things rarely stay quiet for long.
Everyone knows that Quentin Blake spins a fabulous tale, and with Stefano Cabrera’s delightful music they’ve never looked (or sounded) quite as fabulous as this!
Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures was commissioned by BBC Children’s and Education and produced by Eagle Eye Drama in a co-production with Creative Conspiracy and in association with animation studios Spicy Acorn, Tchack and Kong Studio. The series is directed by Gerrit Bekers working to Eagle Eye’s creative director for animation Massimo Fenati with an original score composed by Stefano Cabrera.
The live performances are produced by esk in association with Eagle Eye Drama, the Barbican and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Recommended Age Guidance 5+
Duration 60 minutes.
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