RNCM Young Explorers: Music from ‘Trolls’ at RNCM

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RNCM Young Explorers: Music from 'Trolls'

16 June 2024

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Join the Untold Orchestra for a whimsical adventure as they bring to life music from the film series Trolls at the Royal Northern College of Music.

The show is part of the College’s Young Explorers series, which is all about introducing kids to orchestral music in a fun and interactive environment. No formal concert etiquette here. These shows are very relaxed, drawing kids (and their grown-ups!) into the unique power of the live orchestra in way that’s thoroughly accessible.

From the creators of Shrek, DreamWorks Animation’s film series Trolls is loved for its smart and irreverent take on animated comedy. Its colourful, wondrous world is populated by unforgettable characters, including the overly optimistic trolls, who forever have a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have trolls in their stomach.

The soundtrack is as much of a hit with audiences as the action itself, featuring the likes of Justin Timberlake’s ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ and Ariana Grande’s ‘They Don’t Know’. Families will love hearing songs like these in a whole new light, as an orchestra comprising some of the UK’s finest classical, pop and jazz musicians, whisks you away to another world.

The Untold Orchestra are a Manchester-based ensemble who, within their first five years of existence, have worked on recording projects with the likes of Grammy Award winner Bill Laurance (Snarky Puppy), performed at Manchester International Festival with rapper Skittles, and sold out multiple shows including tributes to Nina Simone, David Bowie and The Beatles.

If you’re keen to show your children a different side to the music they know and love, while opening a door to the world of live performance, this Young Explorers concert might be just the ticket.

The show starts at 2pm, includes an interval and will end at approximately 4pm.

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