Sound Out Leeds 2024/25:
Manchester Camerata – New Connections

Tom Fetherstonhaugh – conductor
Students from Leeds Conservatoire, Hugh Gaitskill Primary, and Cockburn High School

Voyagers
Claude Debussy Un Bateau
Gustav Holst The Planets: Mars
Florence Price Juba Dance
Klaus Badelt arr Ted Ricketts Pirates of the Caribbean
Leonard Bernstein Mambo
John Powell arr Sean O’Loughlin How to Train Your Dragon Medley
Heitor Villa-Lobos arr Baker Bachianas Brasileiras No 2: The Little Train of the Caipira
With new pieces & songs created by musicians from Leeds Conservatoire, Hugh Gaitskill Primary and Cockburn High School.
Final programme order to be confirmed.

Set sail with us for an orchestral performance, as Manchester Camerata joins together with the talented students of Leeds Conservatoire for Voyagers—a spectacular performance inspired by exploration, adventure, and the thrill of the unknown.

Designed to be a welcoming and engaging experience for all ages, especially families and first-time orchestral concertgoers, this event promises to ignite imaginations and transport audiences across time and space through the power of music.

Voyagers is more than just a concert—it’s a journey. Featuring an adventurous line-up of musical works, this performance brings together the voices of local schoolchildren and the magic of live orchestral music in an experience that is both inspiring and accessible. Expect a programme filled with energy, wonder, and discovery, making it the perfect introduction to the world of orchestral music for young audiences and those experiencing it for the first time.

Known as “Britain’s most adventurous orchestra” (The Times), Manchester Camerata is a bold and innovative ensemble that pushes the boundaries of what an orchestra can be. From classical masterpieces to ground-breaking collaborations to healthcare and education work, it is committed to making orchestral music accessible and exciting for everyone.

So, whether you’re a seasoned concertgoer or setting sail on your first orchestral adventure, Voyagers is a celebration of music, storytelling, and shared experience that promises to be unforgettable.

New Connections is co-produced by Orchestras Live and Leeds Conservatoire in partnership with Leeds International Concert Season.