Award winning tenor Alfie Boe will headline a new classical music experience coming to Leeds for the first time as part of Roundhay Festival.
Taking place on Sunday 5 July, All Things Orchestral will be by Myleene Klass, with the Hallé Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bell, and will whisk the audience on a journey through time, celebrating Cinematic Classics and much more.
It will conclude Leeds’s newest summer cultural highlight, Roundhay Festival, with this year’s inaugural weekend seeing world-class headliners take to the stage: Pitbull (Friday 3 July) and Lewis Capaldi (Saturday 4 July).
Alfie Boe is one of Britain’s most celebrated and best-loved tenors, admired for his rich, powerful voice and his remarkable ability to cross effortlessly between opera, musical theatre, and popular music.
Alfie’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann’s Broadway production of La Bohème, which he won a Tony Award for. His defining role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at the 25th Anniversary Concert at London’s O2 Arena in 2010 brought him international acclaim and he went on to reprise Valjean on Broadway and in the West End to further acclaim.
Most recently Alfie starred in the concert tour of Les Misérables in Australia and will shortly be seen starring again when the production visits China later this year.
Since then, Alfie has enjoyed an extraordinary career spanning stage, recording, and television. He has released over a dozen studio albums, several of which have topped the UK charts. His collaborations with Michael Ball – including the record-breaking albums Together, Together Again, and Back Together – have become some of the fastest-selling releases of the decade and their tours have sold out arenas across the UK.
Lucy Noble, senior vice president of UK Venues, AEG Presents, said, “We’re incredibly excited to bring All Things Orchestral to Roundhay Park in Leeds for the very first time.
“These concerts are all about making orchestral music accessible and welcoming to everyone, and we’re proud to present an outstanding line-up of world-class musicians in such a beautiful open-air setting.
“Whether you’re a dedicated classical fan or discovering live orchestral music for the first time, there’s something for all ages to enjoy and we can’t wait to share a truly special summer evening with audiences in Leeds.”
Set in the stunning location of Roundhay Park, fans will be taken on a summer evening’s journey through classical music, both traditional and modern. This special event promises to be a spectacle for thousands of fans, offering not only exceptional music but also the beauty of the surroundings.
With many orchestras and arts organisations struggling, and attendance of classical performances in decline, All Things Orchestral is here to remind people of the power of classical music, and introduce it to new audiences. Ticket prices are available from £14.95 on first release, with family rates from £9.95.
And that’s not all – taking place on stage at Roundhay Park immediately after All Things Orchestral is DJ Yoda and his acclaimed 90s Mixtape Live show. This spectacular audiovisual set is included with every All Things Orchestral ticket.
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