Welsh National Opera Schools Concert attended by over 700 pupils from schools across the city!

On Friday 5 November 2021, over 700 Southampton school pupils aged 7-11 were treated to a fantastic, free concert at the Mayflower Theatre by Welsh National Opera (WNO). The concert featured the famed WNO orchestra, opera singers from their company, and was presented by CBeebies presenter and musician Yolanda Brown.

A huge variety of schools from far reaches of the city took up the offer of free tickets and in a socially distanced layout within the auditorium enjoyed listening to; beautifully sung arias, orchestral pieces, a typewriter solo and a duet between warring cats whilst learning about the instruments of the orchestra and types of opera singer!

Nia Collins, Strategic Programme and Events Manager for Southampton Music Hub, say:

“For the many of the children here today this may have been the first time they have set foot in a theatre, experienced live music or heard a professional orchestra or opera singer in person.  Hearing their excitement and cheers when the theatre lights went down before the event even started was magical!  We are delighted to be working in partnership with national organisations such as Welsh National Opera and local venues such as The Mayflower Theatre to bring these kind of opportunities to as many young people in our city as possible”