Richard Hosford

The strings of **Fantasia Orchestra** are joined by soloist and principal clarinet of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, **Richard Hosford** for a magical, candle-lit evening exploring the evocative theme of ‘Night’ this Christmas.

The concert will feature much-loved classical pieces, including some seasonal favourites: Bathe in the moonlight with **Debussy’s** iconic Clair de Lune, in the starlight of the Nativity with **Warlock’s** popular carol Bethlehem Down, and in the dappled nighttime forest of **Schoenberg’s** stunning Verklärte Nacht. **Finzi’s Clarinet Concerto**, a gem of the English repertoire, encompasses light and shade and is an inspiring force.

The candle-lit stage at **Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s Church** offers the perfect setting for this exploration of night time at Christmas.

"The most directly emotional music to be experienced live post-lockdown." - The Arts Desk, 2020

**FANTASIA ORCHESTRA**
Founded in 2016 by acclaimed conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh, the Fantasia Orchestra is formed of some of the country’s most exciting young musicians to perform an eclectic range of music, breathing new life into old works and celebrating new ones.
Past performance highlights include Dvorak’s Cello Concerto with 2016 BBC Young Musician winner Sheku Kanneh-Mason at Wells Cathedral, Proms debut with Isata Kanneh-Mason at St Jude’s Festival in 2019 where they returned this year with Thomas Gould.
www.fantasiaorchestra.com

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Richard Hosford

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