A large group of Primary School children in red and blue uniforms sing, some with arms in the air. Black box rehearsal room setting.

Schools Concert

Step into the wonderful world of opera and classical music with Welsh National Opera. 

This free and inspiring Schools Concert offers a live orchestral experience for Key Stage 2 students. Alongside presenter Ruth Rosales and conductor Olivia Clarke, the music is bought to life by the world class WNO Orchestra, and a group of sensational soloists.

Hear popular hits including the incredible Largo al Factotum from The Barber of Seville,Habanera from Carmen, the infamous Queen of the Night Aria from The Magic Flute, John Williams’ magical Hedwig Theme from the Harry Potter film series and more.

There will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to interact with the music, from dancing and clapping to singing along – all while learning about dynamics, rhythm, speed and of course, the instruments that make up an Orchestra.

This concert is only available to school group bookings.

Spring 2024 Season

Monday 4 March - Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff 1-2pm
Friday 15 March - Venue Cymru, Llandudno 1-2pm
Friday 22 March - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 1-2pm
Tuesday 30 April - Theatre Royal Plymouth 1-2pm

Bernstein Overture to Candide
Mozart Der Hölle Rache (Queen of the Night aria) from The Magic Flute
Grace Williams No 4 Breakers from Sea Sketches
Rossini Largo al factotum from The Barber of Seville
Tim Jackson Just Listen
Humperdinck Act 1 Duet Little brother, dance with me from Hansel and Gretel
Lynne Plowman No 1 Logs and Shells from A Field Guide to Pebbles
Bizet Habanera L’amour est un oiseau rebelle from Carmen
Carwithen No 3 Suffolk Morris ‘Ritmico’ from Suffolk Suite
Mozart Act 2 Finale Duet Pa-pa-pa from The Magic Flute
John Williams Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter Suite 

The concert will last approximately 55 minutes, with no interval.

Autumn 2024 Season

Tuesday 17 September - Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff 12-1.30pm
Friday 11 October - Venue Cymru, Llandudno 12-1.30pm
Friday 18 October - Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth 12-1.30pm
Friday 15 November - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 12-1.30pm

The concert will last approximately 55 minutes, with no interval.

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For more information on our schools programme contact our schools coordinator, schools@wno.org.uk

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