DARLINGTON Hippodrome has announced plans to work closely with Orchestras Live to bring a dynamic programme of orchestral music to the town.

Orchestral music has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Darlington Hippodrome – up until the late 1940s the venue even had its own resident orchestra – The Hippodrome Grand Orchestra, which would play overture and interval music as well as supporting various visiting performers.

In a new initiative, Darlington Hippodrome and Orchestras Live are co-producing a concert series bringing the best of Britain’s professional orchestras to the town. The orchestral visits will include events and concerts for all ages that will ignite the town’s passion for the music.

Stuart Bruce, creative producer for Orchestras Live said “Through our evolving partnership with Darlington Hippodrome, Orchestras Live is delighted to be co-producing two more concerts by world class orchestras over the coming months.

"The London Mozart Players and the Hallé will bring exceptional performance programmes of orchestral masterpieces coupled with their creative collaboration with local young musicians and young audiences.

"Inspiring and engaging with a wide range of people is at the heart of this orchestral partnership, and I hope many people will take the wonderful opportunity to come and hear a range of high-quality live music that will be presented here in Darlington.”