Events

 

Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (1.30pm)
Dec
23

Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (1.30pm)

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

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Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (11am)
Dec
23

Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (11am)

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

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Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman
Dec
22

Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman

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

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Money for Old Prose
Dec
3

Money for Old Prose

Money for Old Prose is an evening of poetry, music and prose brought to you by many well known actors, singers and musicians including: Justin Edwards, Deborah Findlay, Bill Patterson, Malcolm Sinclair, Zeb Soanes, Maggie Steed and Jane Wymark. In aid of Myeloma UK.

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The Pakefield Singers: A Christmas Celebration
Dec
2

The Pakefield Singers: A Christmas Celebration

The Pakefield Singers present A Christmas Celebration, fundraising for Lowestoft’s Britten as a Boy statue, presented by the choir’s patron, Zeb Soanes. Britten’s Ceremony of Carols will form the centrepiece, along with works by other local composers, including Alexander Campkin. Zeb will also read his book Gaspard’s Christmas, illustrated live by James Mayhew, who will auction his artwork to support the fundraising.

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Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum
Nov
25

Mediaeval Carols with Opus Anglicanum

Opus Anglicanum return to Wells with their most popular sell-out Christmas concert. A programme of atmospheric medieval music: Gregorian chant and polyphony with readings by Zeb Soanes. Experience a candlelit journey into the spiritual heart of a medieval Christmas.

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Betjeman's Banana Blush
Nov
18

Betjeman's Banana Blush

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.

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Hallé Orchestra:  As Seen on TV!
Nov
11

Hallé Orchestra: As Seen on TV!

Some of the most exciting, dramatic and downright entertaining programmes from over fifty years of broadcasting are brought together in this special event, presented by Zeb Soanes. One thing unites them all – unforgettable theme music. Tonight’s concert brings you that music from The Bridgewater Hall stage in a live performance with a healthy dose of nostalgia.

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA

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Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub + Babar the Little Elephant
Oct
22

Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub + Babar the Little Elephant

At the Premiere performance, 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 the enchanting tale of The Story of Babar the Little Elephant by Poulenc.

Part of the London Literature Festival

ORPHEUS SINFONIA

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Benjamin Britten Lowestoft Statue Fundraising Gala
Oct
6

Benjamin Britten Lowestoft Statue Fundraising Gala

Celebrating 110 years since Britten's birth, this dazzling gala programme features vocal and instrumental music by Britten and the composers he revered, including readings and memories from eminent musicians who performed in his premieres, including Dame Janet Baker. The evening will be hosted by Sir Thomas Allen and Zeb Soanes, who has led the campaign to erect a statue of Britten as a Boy in his hometown of Lowestoft.

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Gaspard the Fox Book Signing
Sept
9

Gaspard the Fox Book Signing

Meet Zeb and have books signed at the fancy dress dog show that inspired Gaspard Best in Show, the second book in the adventures of Gaspard the Fox. Enter your own dog, or just peruse the many colourful stalls of local crafts and bakes. A perfect opportunity to pick up signed books as Christmas presents. Gaspard Christmas cards and soft toys will also be available.

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Mozart's Idomeneo (highlights in concert)
Sept
5

Mozart's Idomeneo (highlights in concert)

In this concert performance, Brunswick Vocal Arts presents a cast of exceptional young singers in all of the major highlights from Mozart's thrilling and daring masterpiece, conducted by Gary Matthewman. Sung in Italian, with a linking narration read in English by Zeb Soanes.

BRUNSWICK VOCAL ARTS

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Summer at Snape: A Wedding Bouquet
Aug
23

Summer at Snape: A Wedding Bouquet

Zeb Soanes narrates Lord Berner’s masterpiece A Wedding Bouquet, with its catchy tango and waltz melodies. Alongside this are Elgar’s timeless Enigma Variations, with the profoundly beautiful and universally recognised Nimrod at its heart, rounded off by the world premiere of the orchestral version of Dickinson’s delightful Unicorns Suite.

BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA

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My Beloved Man: The Letters of Britten and Pears
Aug
5

My Beloved Man: The Letters of Britten and Pears

Behold the life and love of Britten and Pears in this performance featuring readings of their letters to each other, paired with choral music from the LGBT+ chamber ensemble The Fourth Choir. Readings by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and Petroc Trelawny (BBC).

THE FOURTH CHOIR

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Gaspard's Foxtrot
Jun
18

Gaspard's Foxtrot

Gaspard boards the Number 38 bus and sets off on a musical adventure through the sights, sounds and smells on London. The latest tale in the delightful Gaspard the Fox series is narrated by the book’s author, Zeb Soanes.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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The Garden with Opus Anglicanum
May
20

The Garden with Opus Anglicanum

A beautiful programme by Opus Anglicanum that celebrates the solace and beauty of gardens, pairing English folksong with Renaissance polyphony and words about gardens by Francis BaconGeorge Herbert and Andrew Marvell read by Zeb Soanes (presenter of Smooth Classics on Classic FM).

Presented in association with Grape Britannia, providing a glass of English wine on entry.

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Coronation Celebration!
May
7

Coronation Celebration!

Music fit for a King! On coronation weekend, join the Royal Choral Society for a choral music extravaganza as it celebrates the crowning of our new King and marks the choir’s own 150th anniversary. If you sing, then you’ll be able join in ‘beltissimo’ for Parry’s coronation anthem 'I Was Glad', together with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the mighty 9,999-pipe organ, all under the baton of the choir’s Music Director, Richard Cooke. Presented by Zeb Soanes.

ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY

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Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (1.30pm)
Apr
15

Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (1.30pm)

Author, Zeb Soanes, and illustrator, James Mayhew return to the stage together to perform the first two stories in their bestselling Gaspard the Fox series, following the adventures of London’s handsomest fox and his friends: Peter, a rather superior cat who uses BIG words and Finty, an adventurous curly-haired dog.

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Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (11am)
Apr
15

Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (11am)

Author, Zeb Soanes, and illustrator, James Mayhew return to the stage together to perform the first two stories in their bestselling Gaspard the Fox series, following the adventures of London’s handsomest fox and his friends: Peter, a rather superior cat who uses BIG words and Finty, an adventurous curly-haired dog.

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April Fools Day Gala with the Rainer Hersch Orchestra
Apr
1

April Fools Day Gala with the Rainer Hersch Orchestra

A host of stars come together for this unique concert of April Fool’s jokes and hoaxes in support of Help Musicians UK. Led by ‘the world’s first classical music hooligan’ (The Sun) Rainer Hersch, Classic FM’s Zeb Soanes takes us on an orchestrated Shipping Forecast, and Evelyn Glennie murders The Swan.

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Walton Façade - Sheffield Cathedral
Mar
25

Walton Façade - Sheffield Cathedral

"One good tune after another..."

Walton's musical entertainment under witty poems by Edith Sitwell is gleefully 'music hall' and brimming with dance rhythms. Joyously ridiculous, join us for forty minutes of fantastic fun on a Saturday afternoon!

THE BRIGANTES ORCHESTRA

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Britten Sinfonia - The Golden Road to Samarkand
Feb
11

Britten Sinfonia - The Golden Road to Samarkand

Hassan is an unlikely hero - an unattractive Baghdad sweet merchant who is comically rebuffed by his would-be love. Written 100 years ago, Delius’s richly evocative incidental music to James Elroy Flecker’s play is very rarely performed – experience it here in a compelling adaptation, told by Zeb Soanes.

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Britten Sinfonia - The Golden Road to Samarkand
Feb
10

Britten Sinfonia - The Golden Road to Samarkand

Hassan is an unlikely hero - an unattractive Baghdad sweet merchant who is comically rebuffed by his would-be love. Written 100 years ago, Delius’s richly evocative incidental music to James Elroy Flecker’s play is very rarely performed – experience it here in a compelling adaptation, told by Zeb Soanes.

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