The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert is the perfect introduction to orchestral music and a must for all families and young music lovers!

Over 100 young musicians of the future from across Elgar Country perform side by side with their teachers and mentors from English Symphony Orchestra following 2 days of intensive rehearsals and workshops in a  vividly varied programme.

ESO Youth’s patron, renowned presenter, composer and author Zeb Soanes from Classic FM will be both hosting and narrating Britten’s iconic masterpiece ‘The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra’ with updated text by Tom Redmond. The concert also includes the winning performances of the festival’s 2026 Young Composers Competition.

ESO Youth Ensembles

Musicians of the English Symphony Orchestra

James Topp, conductor

Zeb Soanes (Classic FM), presenter

Winners of the 2025 Young Composers’ Competition

Programme to include

Britten Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Elgar Chanson de Matin

Elgar Themes from Pomp and Circumstance Marches no. 1 and no. 4

TICKETS:

£15/ESO families £20 with code (2 adults/2 children)/refreshments available

Under 18s free

Click link below or call Worcester Theatres on 01905 611427