Natalia Luis-Bassa conductor
Jess Gillam saxophone
Bernstein ‘Symphonic Dances’ from West Side Story
John Williams ‘Escapades’ from Catch Me If You Can – featuring Jess Gillam (saxaphone), Brooke Simpson (Double Bass) and Sana Abu-Jabir (Vibraphone)
Shostakovich The Gadfly Suite
The National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain is proud to present its exceptional 2022 Main Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall for their performance, following their summer residential.
At just 13 and 14 years old, these are some of the UK’s most remarkable young musicians and their creativity, skill, resilience, determination and flair is truly impressive. Here they share the culmination of their hard work as they perform for you their Cinematic Scores programme, conducted by Natalia Luis-Bassa, with saxophonist Jess Gillam.
NCO’s concerts are for everyone. Join us as we appreciate the sheer joy and energy that can be experienced nowhere else than in the presence of a wonderful children’s orchestra and be part of supporting the next generation of musicians.
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Eating & Drinking
Make your concert experience extra special by upgrading to The Lounge (selected concerts only) or booking pre-concert dining.