Septura to feature on Classic FM this Christmas

Tune in to Classic FM at 5pm on Christmas Day for Sir Derek Jacobi’s narration of the timeless Christmas tale, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's magical score, performed superbly by Septura.
 
In a recent review by the Arts Desk of the group’s latest NAXOS release the playing was described as “Seriously impressive” The transcriptions, by trombonist Matt Knight and trumpeter Simon Cox are so successful: the character dances are a joy with splendid tuba work in the ‘Dance of the Mirlitons’ and very effective muted trumpets in the much loved ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’. The full tutti sound of the group is also to be marvelled at in ‘A Forest of Fir Trees in Winter’.
 
Get the whole family together to hear the enchanting tale of how young Clara’s favourite present, a nutcracker shaped like a man, turns into a handsome prince when the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve. After defeating the evil Mouse King, the Nutcracker takes the crown from his head and places it on Clara – who is then transformed into a beautiful princess. The Nutcracker is also turned into a handsome prince, and he whisks Clara off to the Land of Snow.
 
On their travels, the pair meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, who is so impressed with their heroism that she invites them into the Candy Castle, where they are treated to a range of entertaining dance performances. But at the end of the adventure, Clara wakes beneath the Christmas tree with the nutcracker doll wrapped in her arms, to realise it was all a dream...
 
The special programme is the perfect evening’s entertainment to start to wind down a day of festivities with loved ones.

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