The Snowman & The Nutcracker

The score to Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman is arguably the most cherished soundtrack to the Christmas season. Always a Christmas favourite at Leeds Town Hall, the Orchestra of Opera North performs the music live in all its heart-melting splendour to a screening of the animation.

Sure to captivate the imaginations of young and old alike, this is not only the perfect way to spend time with loved ones, but a wonderful introduction to the thrills, chills and power of a symphony orchestra performing live.

Before the screening, live narration transports us to a magical land of toys and sweets as the orchestra performs a suite from Tchaikovsky‘s ballet music The Nutcracker.

Orchestra of Opera North
Ben Palmer – conductor
Tchaikovsky – Suite: Nutcracker
Howard Blake – The Snowman