Elgar Festival 2025 - Elgar For Everyone Family Concert

7.15pm

28th May 2025

Worcester Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA

Programme

To include:

Herbert Chappell – Paddington Bear’s First Concert
Elgar – Tame Bears and Wild Bears from Wand of Youth Suite no. 2
Gilkyson (arr. J Topp) – The Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book
John W. Bratton – Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Winners of the 2025 Young Composers’ Competition

Artists

ESO Youth Ensembles, English Symphony Orchestra Musicians

Conductor: James Topp

Soloists: Zeb Soanes (narrator)

About this Concert

We’re delighted to welcome renowned presenter, composer and author Zeb Soanes from Classic FM who will be both hosting and narrating the story of everyone’s favourite bear in Paddington Bear’s First Concert! The concert also includes the winning performances of the festival’s 2025 Young Composers Competition. An uplifting event not to be missed.