Schools concert Basingstoke: Orchestra Unwrapped

Experience a vibrant celebration of 80 years of the Philharmonia Orchestra with “Schools concert Basingstoke: Orchestra Unwrapped.” As a special commemorative program for the 2025/26 season, the concert chronicles the orchestra’s rich heritage—from its founding in 1945 by Walter Legge, a trailblazing EMI producer, to the present day—inviting Key Stage 2 pupils (and all school children) to join the journey. Designed with inclusivity in mind, the program is accessible to mainstream, SEND, and home‑educated learners, with custom materials and activities available. The orchestra will weave together a masterful selection of works: the exhilarating *Mozart – Overture from Don Giovanni*, Beethoven’s bold *Symphony No. 5* (first movement), Stravinsky’s shimmering *Firebird Suite* finale, and the legendary *Elgar – Enigma Variations* (Theme, IV, XI, VII). Contemporary pieces add modern flair with Gabriela Ortiz’s *Papalotes*, Laura Shigihara’s playful *Grasswalk from Plants vs. Zombies*, Alan Silvestri’s cinematic *The Avengers* theme, and the passionate *Bizet – Carmen* suite with the iconic “Les Toreadors.” Join us in Basingstoke for an unforgettable orchestral adventure that bridges past and present—complete with themed details and tickets available online.