MUSIC inspired by the exploits of a pair of flawed literary characters dominate two orchestral concerts in Skipton Town Hall in October, one for schools and one to the public.
Pupils from several of Skipton’s primary schools are to be treated to music portraying the exploits of Don Quixote, the deluded Spanish nobleman who thinks he’s a mediaeval knight, and Pulcinella, an Italian Mr Punch. The music, by Telemann and Stravinsky, will be performed by Skipton Building Society Camerata, North Yorkshire’s only professional orchestra.
Conductor Ben Crick said: “What’s interesting about these pieces is how they mix it all up. Pulcinella’s like a 20th century cover of 18th century music based on a 16th century character. It’s fusion music!”
The schools’ concert is again made possible by a generous grant from the Tarn Moor Estate which has previously helped fund performances of Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf’ and last year’s ‘Warriors of the Rainbow’ with the orchestra.
“It’s a rare opportunity these kids have,” said Ben. “What other town the size of Skipton can boast a resident professional orchestra? And it’s thanks to the town hall and our sponsors Skipton Building Society for that, as well as the Tarn Moor Estate for supporting the education work we do.”
Skipton Camerata will again perform Telemann’s ‘Don Quixote’ and Stravinsky’s ‘Pulcinella’ suites alongside Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in a public concert on Friday October 7 at 7.45 pm. Tickets are available from Skipton Town Hall box office.
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