Orchestra Unwrapped 2026/27
Also sprach Zarathustra – Strauss
Starburst – Jessie Montgomery
Excerpts from The Planets – Holst
Sailing on Tethys – Alberga
Minecraft Medley – C148
Overture to Creatures of Prometheus – Beethoven
Star Wars theme – Williams
2026/27: Out of this World!
The theme of our Orchestra Unwrapped concerts this season is ‘Out of this World’. It will be a chance for students to hear music that makes them look up and consider life beyond their immediate surroundings. They’ll be learning about planets and stars, and considering myths and legends that challenge the way we see the world we live in.
The concert has been devised especially for Key Stage 2 pupils and is suitable for all children. As well as mainstream schools, Orchestra Unwrapped concerts are regularly attended by SEND schools and home-educated children. Materials and activities can be tailored as appropriate.
Orchestra Unwrapped in Bedford is also supported by the William Delafield Charitable Trust
Concert dates
Wednesday 10 February 2027: Leicester (De Montfort Hall)
Thursday 11 March 2027: London (Royal Festival Hall)
Wednesday 17 March 2027: Bedford (Bedford Corn Exchange)
Booking information
Tickets
Tickets for Orchestra Unwrapped 2025/26 can be booked online. Tickets cost £4 per student, and tickets for adults are free.
Please note, Orchestra Unwrapped concerts are exclusively for schools and education groups.
Accessibility information
After we have processed your booking, we will send you a short questionnaire, which will include whether your group has any accessibility requirements.
Please be aware we cannot guarantee wheelchair user spaces due to limited capacity at the venues. Should you require a wheelchair space, please contact the Learning & Engagement team promptly after making your booking at orchestra.unwrapped@philharmonia.co.uk or call us on 0800 652 6717.
Seating information
In order for us to be able to accommodate everyone, we reserve the right to allocate your seats until nearer the concert. You will receive more details of your allocation in the coming weeks.
Please note we cannot make any guarantees that your school will seated be in a particular section of the auditorium.
Additional information
Running time
1 hour
Recommended age
Key Stage 2 pupils
Contact the Learning & Engagement team
Phone: 020 7921 3910
Email: orchestra.unwrapped@philharmonia.co.uk