Royal Philharmonic Orchestra heads to Yorkshire as part of Hull UK City of Culture

July will see a rare opportunity to enjoy the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, playing a selection of classical music inspired by the sea.

Bridlington Spa’s Royal Hall is to host the orchestra, led by Tim Steiner, which will play works inspired by the sea including the ‘Blue Danube Waltz’ by Strauss, the ‘Fantasia on British Sea Songs’ and excerpts from one of the most popular film scores of all time, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’.

The concert on July 9 will be part of the ‘Classically Yours’ programme, one of the key Hull 2017 events facilitated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council – a Principal Partner in Hull 2017 – throughout the year.

On the previous day, Saturday July 8, a music box will take place – an open, practical drop-in session for anybody aged eight upwards to have a go with an instrument.

Community arts officer June Mitchell said : “The Music Box will be a chance to come and create some new music and sounds alongside musicians from the RPO, and world renowned workshop leader Tim Steiner. Together you will explore the music that the RPO will be playing in the family concert the following day.”

Classically Yours is an eighteen-month range of orchestral activities in the East Riding, which include some of the best UK orchestras, such as Manchester Camerata, and Sinfonia Viva. They will be performing in Beverley, Bridlington, Pocklington and Withernsea. Classically Yours aims to increase the amount of high quality music available in the area and encourage more participation in arts and culture. It has been supported by Arts Council England.

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