Noisy children can join orchestra for the thrill of the ride

AN ORCHESTRAL concert promises to take its audience on an exhilarating musical journey filled with rollercoasters, train rides and thrilling adventures.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Noisy Kids 2023 concert is called Thrill of the Ride.

The orchestra will be conducted by Benjamin Pope, with Tim Steiner presenting.

The programme features Rossini’s William Tell Overture,

Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King, excerpts from Elgar’s Enigma Variations, and other orchestral music that the orchestra says will take its young audience on the ride of their lives.

Noisy Kids concerts are interactive, performances, suitable for families of children aged five to 12.

They contain all the noise, commotion and excitement of a live symphony orchestra. n For tickets and information, visit: www.whatsonreading.com

The event takes place at Reading’s Hexagon Theatre, on Saturday, March 25.

Doors open at 11.30am, with tickets available at £11.50 for adults, £9.50 for children, £34 for a family of four, and £9 for groups of 10 or more.

The 75-minute long show has no interval.

Farley Singers and residents set to delight in upcoming concert

A CHOIR is inviting music lovers to take part in an upcoming performance at All Saints Church, Swallowfield.

Alongside members of the community, the Farley Singers will be performing Stainer’s Crucifixion on Sunday, April 2.

An afternoon rehearsal will precede the evening concert. Participants will also have the chance to attend optional practice sessions on March 22, 27 and 31.

Singers who have their own music can take part for free, while hiring and purchasing scores will cost £2 and £7 respectively.

Entry is free for members of the audience. There will be a retiring collection in aid of Share Shinfield and All Saints Church.

The rehearsal takes place from 4.30pm-6pm ahead of the performance at 7pm.

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