AT OPERA NORTH

Saturday 10 December, 11.30am & 1.30pm
The Nutcracker
Join a 13-piece ensemble of players from the Orchestra of Opera North at this relaxed concert for young children and their families. Seating is unreserved on mats and cushions and moving around and responding naturally to the music is actively encouraged! Introduced by a friendly conductor, The Nutcracker Suite and other festive treats will be accompanied by beautiful projections from animator Tom Scott, with a chance to meet and chat to the players at the end of the performance. Arrival is welcomed from 11am (for 11.30am performance) or 1pm (for 1.30pm performance), with a festive craft activity available in the atrium.
Howard Assembly Room, 32 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU

Thu 15 December, 11am – 1pm

Sing ONwards

Opera North’s intermediate level singing workshops explore a range of genres and singing styles. In this session, gear up for the festive season by exploring some classic choral repertoire that is often enjoyed at this time of year.
Harewood Studio, Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison St, Leeds LS1 6PA

Friday 16 December, 7.30pm

The Tallis Scholars: Hymns to the Virgin

The Virgin Mary has inspired composers since the earliest days of sacred music as an art form. In this concert the Tallis Scholars present a selection of such inspirations, from both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ranging from Josquin to Stravinsky.
Howard Assembly Room, 32 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU

 Saturday 17 December, 3.30pm & 6.00pm

Opera North Youth Company Winter Performance

Opera North’s Children’s Chorus, Young Voices and Youth Chorus come together to perform a selection of seasonal music and dramatic extracts by Benjamin Britten, Howard Blake and more.

Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT

Sunday 18 December, 7.45pm

Awake Arise

Featuring traditional songs, folk carols, spoken word and newly written music, five of the folk scene’s most inventive artists celebrate our varied winter traditions and reflect on the hope and joy music can bring to us in the darkest season.

Howard Assembly Room, 32 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU

Wednesday 21 December, 3.30pm

Opera North Winter Orchestra Academy

An ensemble of school-aged musicians shares what they’ve learnt over three days playing alongside members of the Orchestra of Opera North. Expect festive favourites, wintry classical selections and a special guest appearance from soprano Katie Bird.

Outside John Lewis, Victoria Gate, Leeds, LS2 7JL

Free, no need to book

 Wednesday 21 December, 7pm

Winter Solstice

Co-produced by South Asian Arts-uk & Opera North

For the long dark night of Winter Solstice, disappear into the music of the mountains of the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Himalayas. Rediscovering the musical connections that span continents, master dilruba player Kirpal Singh Panesar, highly talented rabab player Saphwat Sinab and Greek composer, sound designer and lyra player Dimitris Menexopoulos create an immersive concert specially designed to celebrate the ancient spirit of this time of year.

SAA-uk SPOTLIGHT Project funded by PRS & PPL
Howard Assembly Room, 32 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU

For more details visit operanorth.co.uk