The Planets

Embark on a breathtaking musical journey with The Planets, a stunning concert film uniting two of the Northwest’s finest orchestras – the Crosby & Wirral Symphony Orchestras – for an unforgettable afternoon of orchestral masterpieces. Led by conductor Jonathan Small and featuring acclaimed local pianist William Bracken, this collaborative performance brings together an impressive array of talent, including ladies from the renowned Liverpool Welsh Choral, totaling up to 150 performers! The program opens with a vibrant showcase from the Crosby Symphony Orchestra, performing Benjamin Britten’s beloved Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – a work originally created for an educational film and famously featured in Wes Anderson’s *Moonrise Kingdom*. Following this, the Wirral Symphony Orchestra welcomes back pianist William Bracken for a dazzling rendition of Prokofiev’s electrifying Piano Concerto No. 3. The afternoon culminates in a spectacular performance of Gustav Holst’s iconic *The Planets*, a sweeping orchestral suite that takes listeners on a cosmic voyage through the solar system. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the power and beauty of live orchestral music in this truly special collaborative event.