Saturday 4 May 2024, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Nearly full
- Tiered seating
Friday Night is Music Night: BBC Concert Orchestra at the Movies
Friday Night is Music Night: BBC Concert Orchestra at the MoviesPresented by Saffron Hall
Take to the skies with the BBC Concert Orchestra in a trademark mix of film scores and popular classics inspired by flight. Featuring the iconic flying scene from ET and other John Williams airborne film scenes from Star Wars and Hook alongside Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and Fugue and Sir Arthur Bliss’ soundtrack to the HG Wells sci-fi classic Things to Come, the concert also features the memorable violin solo theme from Schindler’s List and the soaring melodies and lush romanticism of Korngold’s violin concerto, as cinematic in scope and spirit as any of his Hollywood blockbuster scores.
About Friday Night is Music Night
BBC Radio 3 is the new home of Friday Night is Music Night, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra in live performances of light music, alongside classical favourites, operetta, music for theatre, and a range of film and TV scores. Presented by Katie Derham and Petroc Trelawny.
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Ten for £10
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Korngold Violin Concerto
- Walton Prelude and Fugue: The Spitfire
- Bliss Things to Come Suite
- Martinu Thunderbolt P47
- Ben Palmer Window Seat: Flight for Orchestra (world premiere)
- Arthur Bliss March from Things to Come
- Martinu Thunderbolt P47
- Plus a selection of music and well-loved tunes from John Williams
Performers
- BBC Concert Orchestra
- Ben Palmer conductor
- Kristine Balanas violin
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Information for your visit
Saturday 4 May 2024, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
9.20pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.20pm – 10.20pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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