A toe-tapping celebration of Betjeman’s verse, set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker (House of Cards, Foyle’s War), performed by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.

The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert brings together over 100 young musicians from across Elgar Country to perform alongside their teachers and mentors from English Symphony Orchestra, following 2 days of rehearsals and workshops.

We’re delighted to welcome presenter and author Zeb Soanes from Classic FM who will be both hosting and narrating the story of Paddington's First Concert. An uplifting event not to be missed!

ELGAR FESTIVAL

Joseph Haydn’s The Seven Last Words, originally created for Cádiz Cathedral’s Good Friday service in 1786, occupies the Chiaroscuro Quartet’s musical meditation for the week before Easter. Haydn’s work evokes the shattering drama and humbling magnitude of Christ’s crucifixion. Andrew Motion’s poems performed by Zeb Soanes.

Zeb Soanes will talk about his writing life, especially his charming bestselling Gaspard books for children, inspired by Zeb’s own encounters with an urban fox. Recently two of the Gaspard books have been conceived as orchestral concert works, sometimes narrated by Zeb himself.

SUFFOLK BOOK LEAGUE

Join St Martin’s Voices and Classic FM for a special Mother’s Day celebration featuring Fauré’s gentle Berceuse and John Rutter’s uplifting All Things Bright and Beautiful – an hour of music honouring mothers and maternal figures. Presented by Zeb Soanes.

Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. This tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes with live on-stage illustration by James Mayhew. The perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.

NORFOLK CHILDREN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. This tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes with live on-stage illustration by James Mayhew. The perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.

NORFOLK CHILDREN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL

Zeb Soanes presents Notes From Downing Street, a new initiative showcasing music from the UK's world-class performing arts organisations in the very heart of government. Tonight, a programme from Welsh National Opera will include Tchaikovsky’s Letter Scene from Eugene Onegin and Massenet’s Meditation from Thais.

CLASSIC FM

Zeb narrates his children’s story, with an environmental message, set to a bold cinematic score by James Marangone. Performed by the Orpheus Sinfonia. and paired with a screening and live orchestral accompaniment of Howard Blake’s festive favourite The Snowman.

ORPHEUS SINFONIA

Join the merry musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the fabulously festive Philharmonic Hall for a stocking-full of sensational seasonal songs and surprises. Taking centre stage is the heartwarming story of Gaspard’s Christmas, narrated by its author, Zeb Soanes, who will be signing copies of the book in the foyer after the concert.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

A Christmas tradition like no other! The Black Dyke Band and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus return once again for this wonderful seasonal celebration with carols for choir, singalongs for the audience and gems for the band. Presented by Zeb Soanes.

SHEFFIELD INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SEASON

Join Zeb Soanes, St Martin’s Voices and St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble for this special lunchtime concert, in the beautiful surroundings of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Carols for all to sing include In the bleak midwinter, O little town of Bethlehem and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World.

Septura was born out of a passion for the awe-inspiring sound of brass instruments. They’ve got one simple message: music sounds better on brass. Their Christmas programme is an absolute cracker with festive favourites by J.S. Bach, Brahms and Humperdinck, plus a delightful version of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker narrated by Classic FM’s Zeb Soanes.

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works by contemporary composers Lucy Walker, Cecilia McDowall and Reena Esmail from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we enter the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works by contemporary composers Lucy Walker, Cecilia McDowall and Reena Esmail from the choir's recent album A Winter Breviary. An evening not to be missed!

A toe-tapping celebration of Betjeman’s verse, set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker (House of Cards, Foyle’s War), performed by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.

A Celebration of Kathleen Ferrier intimately tells the story of her life through reminiscences and anecdotes with wit and warmth, alongside performances of the music associated with one of the world's most remarkable voices.

WIGMORE HALL

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes, tenor William Diggle and pianist-composer Louis Mander in a sparkling celebration of the greats of the parlour entertainment era. Music by Arthur Sullivan, Cole Porter and Noel Coward is interwoven with aphorisms, diary entries and anecdotes from the sharpest of wits, all performed with panache at the candelabra-decked pianoforte. Not to be missed!

Immerse yourself in a night of extraordinary melodies and timeless classics. Associate Conductor Hallé Pops, Stephen Bell and Zeb Soanes, Classic FM presenter, take us on a journey through iconic masterpieces by renowned composers. This ‘Top of the Classics’ concert promises to be an unforgettable evening.

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA

In this exclusive concert, recorded at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, Sir Simon sits down with Zeb to talk about the highlights of his career, and how music has marked them.

CLASSIC FM

Thaxted Festival patron and Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and Selina Cadell (Victoria Wood, Doc Martin) return to the Thaxted festival to present an evening of words and music, exploring the themes of Holst’s Planets Suite, from Mars the Bringer of War to Neptune the Mystic. With the Echo Ensemble conducted by Noah Max.

THAXTED FESTIVAL

Join multi-award-winning Sir Simon Russell Beale as he shares his life in music with Classic FM’s Zeb Soanes. Sir Simon will take us through the highlights in his life and career and discuss why certain pieces of music mark these moments so clearly. St Martin’s Voices, The St Martin’s Chamber Ensemble, and Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields will perform his choices from across the music spectrum.

Peter the Cat, a favourite character from Zeb’s Gaspard the Fox picture book series, always has the right word for any particular situation. Bring your thinking cap to join the author and Classic FM broadcaster as he introduces his feline friend and explains some of Peter’s favourite ‘big words’. 

HAY FESTIVAL

Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast. Vintage Hitchcock is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer’s ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects.

Featuring Norwich Puppet Theatre patrons: Zeb Soanes and James Mayhew

A toe-tapping celebration of Betjeman’s verse, set to music by BAFTA winning composer Jim Parker (House of Cards, Foyle’s War), performed by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.

Dame Judi Dench welcomes Zeb Soanes into her home, as she reveals her favourite pieces of classical music. In an exclusive programme for Classic FM, Judi tells Zeb how she has treasured this music, connected to her long and glittering life and career.

CLASSIC FM

Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. This tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes with live on-stage illustration by James Mayhew. The perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.

ULSTER ORCHESTRA

Internationally acclaimed singers Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe play a very special fundraising show for us. Supported by celebrity friends including Alistair McGowan with other artists to be announced, this will be a breath-taking show of virtuosic musicianship and fabulous theatricality, combining on the spot improvisation and the quickest of wits.

Whilst searching for food in the snow-covered streets, Gaspard makes an astonishing discovery and, with the help of his friends, might just save Christmas. A heart-warming festive adventure for Britain’s handsomest fox. Narrated by Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and James Mayhew’s beautiful projected illustrations from the book. An unforgettable Christmas experience for all the family.

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA