Brighton & East Sussex Youth Orchestra
Brighton & Hove Youth Wind Orchestra
Sarah Leeves Conductor
Ethel Smyth Overture from The Wreckers
Rimsky Korsakov Procession of the Nobles
Brighton and East Sussex Youth Orchestra
Peter Davison Conductor
Alan Thomas trumpet soloist - Arutunian Trumpet Concerto
Rimsky Korsakov Scheherazade
Alia Alzougbi story-teller, Tales from 1,001 Nights
Told by the legendary Scheherazade the stories of the 1,001 Nights have long entranced readers and listeners. Tonight, award-winning storyteller Alia Alzougbi retells some of the tales that inspired Rimsky-Korsakov, before our young musicians perform his Scheherazade suite. Steeped in Armenia’s folk heritage, Arutunian’s Trumpet Concerto showcases a former BESYO member, now turned professional.
Alia Alzougbi – story-telling event 6.30-7pm ticketed but free to concert ticket holders.
Free Pre-Show Storytelling with Alia Alzougbi
6.30pm–7pm | FREE but ticketed
Join Alia Alzougbi for a free pre-show event working, listening and interacting with stories from One Thousand and One Nights.
Alia is an award-winning storyteller, BAFTA Scotland nominated actress, and professional dreamer. She tells tales from around the world to share the wisdom our ancestors knew and kindle imaginations for a kinder, more connected way of being
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