Leeds 400 Concert with West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra

The West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra will be playing music commemorating 400 years of the City of Leeds being granted its royal charter.  

We’ll be blowing the dust off some of the music that was played at the 300th anniversary concert, coupled with pieces by composers who’ve worked in or been connected with the city in more recent years.  Expect to hear the overture to 'The Golden Wedding’ specially written by Frank Kitson and Arthur Grimshaw for the 300th anniversary concert, music from Cinema Paradiso arranged by Angela Morley, and much more besides.  

So do come and join us for a very special birthday celebration; if you’re minded to, you might wish to dress as a meadow fairy or wear a jazzy tie and join our parade!  

As the music percolates around the museum galleries, take a moment to wonder at the generations of Leodiencians who have contributed to the rich and varied musical life of our city.

Arthur Grimshaw & Frank Kidson - A Golden Wedding 
Arthur Wood arr. Cooper - Dales Dances No 2 
Ennio Morricone arr. Angela Morley - Cinema Paradiso (theme) 
Arthur Wood arr. Cooper - Dales Dance No 3 
Thomas F Dunhill – In Rural England: Meadow Fairies 
Philip Wilby- St Cecilia Rag 
Thomas F Dunhill – In Rural England: Festivities 

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