Chromatica Orchestra
Orchestra Unleashed
Information
Time: 8pm
Tickets:
Band A: Standard £25*
Band B: Standard £15*
Concessions available from £12* – £22*
*all orders will be subject to a transaction fee of £2.
Running Time: 90 mins (including interval)
Age Recommendation: 10+
This event takes place in person in our Grand Hall
Emotions stirred, imagination sparked, beauty celebrated, creativity ignited. Chromatica Orchestra unleashes a new live orchestral experience.
A spirited collective of young, vibrant and daring musicians, collaborating with a new generation of exceptional conductors and inspirational soloists, Chromatica Orchestra infuses every performance with vigour and passion, creating magical moments and memorable immersive entertainment.
About the show
First Half
Copland Fanfare for the Common Man (5 minutes)
You might recognise this truly spine-tingling music from films and TV but no recording can ever compare with the exhilarating experience of hearing it live.
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Orchestrate (10 minutes)
We’re unleashing the potential of young people by supporting schools to set up and write music for their own orchestras. We are so proud of the creativity and quality of the work being produced by the young musicians at Bobby Moore Academy that we’re putting them centre stage with us, with performances of The Wagon Passes from Edward Elgar’s Nursery Suite and Aquarium from Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals
Barber Violin Concerto (25 minutes)
Beautifully hummable melodies and a short, astounding display of virtuosity combine in this breathtaking showcase for violin performed by Kristine Balanas.
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After the interval
Prokofiev Sonata for Two Violins (5 minutes)
Kristine Balanas is joined by Maren Bosma, our orchestra leader, to open the second half of the concert. Enjoy seeing these two musicians up-close as they leave the stage and join you in the audience.
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Manuel de Falla El amor Brujo (Love Bewitched) (24 minutes)
Telling the story of a young gypsy woman whose new love affair is haunted by the ghost of her husband, this seductive set of flamenco-inspired dances and songs takes you straight into the heat and promise of an Andalusian night.
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Performers
Charlotte Politi conductor
Conductor du jour Charlotte is a BBC Music Magazine Rising Star currently working with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
About Charlotte Politi
Kristine Balanas violin
Having made a head-turning transformation from performing as a street musician and Rock-n-Roll singer in Latvia to graduating with honours from London’s Royal Academy of Music, Kristine’s “savage, bold, dramatic playing” makes her a charismatic presence on the stage.
About Kristine Balanas
Hannah Hipp mezzo-soprano
Hanna Hipp’s ardent and impassioned singing make her a favourite for the leading lyric mezzo repertoire around the world.
Peter Manning Founding Artistic Director
Peter is the driving force behind Chromatica and creator of tonight’s programme, bringing to life his vision for supporting the next generation of orchestral musicians to reveal the joy and beauty of live classical music.
Access
PRE EVENT INFORMATION
This event takes place in person in our Grand Hall. This space is on the ground floor, with step-free access via a lift.
If you have booked a ticket you will receive an email from us before your performance detailing important information about your visit.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT/COMPANION TICKETS
If you require the assistance of a friend or helper to attend, we can make a free ticket available for your companion. You can book access companion tickets online or contact the Box Office to book by emailing access@bac.org.uk.
To book a free access companion online:
- log in to your account here
- go to ‘Other preferences’ and tick ‘I require a personal assistant/companion’.
- Choose the performance, date and seats you would like and if you add at least 2 tickets to your basket, then one of these will automatically become free.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
This performance will be Relaxed. We invite you to make yourself comfortable and move around if you need to and if you need to leave the performance at any point you will be allowed to return to the space when you feel ready.
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