Carl Orff: Carmina Burana Bernstein : Songs from West Side Story Marquez : Danzon No 2 Conductor : Stephen Belinfante Leader : Sue Belinfante The Cheltenham Philharmonic Chorus, Philomusica, Cantate Domino and Charlton Kings Choral Society We close our season with a spectacular finale: Carl Orffs Carmina Burana, featuring the iconic O Fortuna. This exhilarating work will be performed by the full orchestra, outstanding soloists, and the massed voices of Charlton Kings Choral Society, Cantate Domino, and Philomusica. The programme also includes highlights from West Side Story and the vibrant, Latin-infused Danzn No. 2 by Mrquez - a favourite among our players. A triumphant end to a season of musical celebration!

A symphonic spectacular - The Fulltone Orchestra launches you into an unforgettable musical universe with Holsts The Planets and The Star Wars Suite at Cheltenham Ladies College. The Fulltone Orchestra returns to Cheltenham after their Classic Hall of Fame event in 2024 which received rave reviews. This time, experience the power and drama of Holsts The Planets performed by a full symphony orchestra an unforgettable night in a most breathtaking venues. Also featuring The Star Wars Suite, this concert promises cosmic soundscapes, epic energy, and spine-tingling moments from start to finish. Cosmic. Colossal. Holst. The Fulltone Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Anthony Brown

The Fulltone Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Conducted by Anthony Brown

The extraordinary story of the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival and its beloved founder, Claude Nobs. Starting in 1967 with practically no knowledge of the music industry Claude Nobs turned a sleepy town on the shores of Lake Geneva into a mecca for the greatest international recording artists of all time. Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, David Bowie, Miles Davis, Etta James, Prince… the list goes on and They All Came Out To Montreux. "They All Came Out To Montreux is a wonderful testament to the story behind one of the world's greatest events, and the work that my funky friend Claude Nobs put into creating it. I'm so pleased it's continuing to spread this story to more music lovers around the world." Quincy Jones, Executive Producer's Statement. The event is curated and produced by Evenlode Films and Productions, in association with the Cheltenham International Film Festival.

David Olusoga: The State of the British Union, Why Black History Matters Following his recent four part BBC documentary, 'Union' David Olusoga, British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning film-maker, examines why black history matters, the causes of the ‘history wars’ and asks where they might lead us.