Come and Play with The Hallé

Local children of all ages in full time education have the unique chance to perform with The Hallé Orchestra, led by the Hallé Assistant Conductor, Delyana Lazarova, this summer.

The Isle of Man Arts Council is bringing the world famous orchestra to the Island for performances at the Villa Marina on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July.

As part of the orchestra’s “Come and Play with The Hallé” initiative, local school children who play an orchestral or band instrument, have the chance to be part of the Sunday afternoon performance.

Marlene Maska MLC, Chair of the Isle of Man Arts Council has said: “This is a unique and exciting opportunity for local musicians to perform with one of the world’s best known and most critically acclaimed orchestras.”

“This ties in with the Council’s new strategy, in which we pledge to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the arts.”

The Come and Play programme looks at composers from the Americas and includes: Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland, Libertango 4 by Piazolla and the instantly recognisable Adagio For Strings by Samuel Barber. Participants will meet in advance to rehearse the pieces on Sunday 10th and 17th July, which will be run by Isle of Man Arts Council member and Head of Music at King William’s College, Steve Daykin.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Managing Director Brian Thomson says the company is pleased to be sponsoring the weekend.  He commented “Working with the Isle of Man Arts Council on the Manxman project has highlighted to me yet again just how vibrant the arts and culture sector is in the Isle of Man. Helping to give young musicians the opportunity to play with a world class orchestra such as the Hallé will hopefully sow the seeds for even more creativity in the future.”

For more information about taking part and signing up to “Come and Play with the Hallé” please visit https://iomarts.com/halle registration closes on 24th June.