Date: Saturday 28th March 2026

Times: Performances at 11:30 and 13:30, doors open 20 minutes before each performance. Performances last approximately 55 minutes.

Musical Story with Orchestra - The Duck With No Luck

Concerteenies and Hallam Sinfonia present The Duck With No Luck. Ideal for children aged 3+.

Performances at 11:30 and 13:30, doors open 20 minutes before each performance. Performances last approximately 55 minutes.

Concerteenies and Hallam Sinfonia present The Duck With No Luck, based on the book by Jonathan Long and Korky Paul (illustrator of the Winnie and Wilbur series), and published by Oxford University Press. This musical story, with original music by composer Paul Rissmann and animations by Victor Craven, combines story-telling, projected illustrations, quality music and plenty of audience participation. This is a perfect introduction to the orchestra with music also by Rimsky-Korsakov, Holst, Ellis and Coates. This concert is presented and narrated by Polly Ives and conducted by Helen Harrison.

When Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the flight South, he knows that he must, somehow, catch his friends up. Unfortunately, Dizzy doesn't have a good sense of direction. Can anyone help him on his way? Join him as he encounters a mischievous pigeon, a well-meaning parrot, and a hungry vulture… not to mention swampy jungles and a chase into space!

This friendly and informal 55-minute concert is ideal for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups, siblings are welcome. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, feel free to get in touch via concerteenies@gmail.com.

Tickets: Adults £12, children aged 1+ £4, under 1s free. Performances at 11:30 and 13:30, doors open 20 minutes before each performance.

More info for on the day:

• There's no need to print your ticket, simply show your QR code or give your name at the door.

• The nearest car park is the Arundel Gate car park. This is just over the road from Victoria Hall and must be booked in advance through the Ringgo app. For ease, the location code is 45120. Usually, booking opens 7 days in advance. However, Victoria Hall have a deal with Q-Park Charles Street and Q-Park Castlegate, where you can get a 30% discount when you pre-book through their website: www.q-park.co.uk , using discount code TFVH30. Both the Q-Park car parks are about a 5-minute walk from the venue.

• This venue is wheelchair and buggy-friendly. Please contact concerteenies@gmail.com with any accessibility queries.

• Victoria Hall has a hearing aid loop. If you intend to make use of this, please contact us via concerteenies@gmail.com

• Feel free to breastfeed. There are nappy-changing facilities at the venue.

• Please book tickets for all attendees, including free tickets. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the start of the event.

• You are responsible for the safety of your children and belongings.

The Duck With No Luck is published by Oxford University Press.

The Alhambra Palace was built in the Middle Ages, in the city of Granada, following the Arab conquest of Spain. With its impressive mosaics and sun-drenched gardens, it inspired the creation of many wonderful compositions throughout the centuries. Several of those masterpieces feature in this unique programme.

Identical Twins Peter and Zoltan Katona have given recitals in major concert venues throughout the world including performances at Carnegie Hall in New-York, Wigmore Hall in London, The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, The Konzerthaus in Vienna and the Suntory Hall in Tokyo. They effortlessly transfer from strictly classical, into more popular musical genres and played together with renowned musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma and world class ensembles such as the BBC Concert Orchestra. As the classical soloists of the "Night of the Proms" concerts they performed live to half a million people in arenas across Europe. They have won over ten international prizes at major competitions among others in New York and in London. They have released 11 CDs and their recordings featured in the US blockbuster TV series ‘Fargo’ and in a Broadway show with Hollywood star Hugh Jackman. They have been invited to perform for major international TV and radio stations such as the BBC (UK), RTÉ (Ireland) and many others. 

International Press Quotes:

“The intense ensemble between the Katonas is irresistible,"
The Times, London

"Virtuosos who play with an almost eerie unanimity of style and considerable charm.”
New Yorker

“Continuous interplay of give and take, as if guided by some inner telepathic force”
The Straits Times, Singapore

Doors open at 7pm

Tickets:
Katona Twins - Alhambra Inspirations Tickets, Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

YouTube Video Link:
Promo katona twins - YouTube

A unique concert will take place at the stunning Victoria Hall in Sheffield on the 2nd of May.

Join us for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle «The Four Seasons» in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble.

Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens of feature films and documentaries. The European Film Academy voted him the best film composer in 2008. He changed the music of Antonio Vivaldi in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism. Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is one of Richter’s most famous works. After its release in 2012, the recording topped the iTunes Classical Music charts in over 20 countries.

Max Richter has recorded 12 solo albums and performed at the London Barbican, the Paris Philharmonic, the Sydney Opera and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and among his projects are the Sum Opera and the Infra ballet (choreographed by Wayne MacGregor) at Covent Garden. Richter’s music is heard in many performances around the world, as well as in the films «Shutter Island» by Martin Scorsese, «Last Love on Earth» by David Mackenzie, «Waltz with Bashir», for the soundtrack to which he received the award «Best Composer» from the European Film Academy.

The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi is one of the most famous and frequently performed works of classical music. The Italian master wittily and gracefully captured in music the way his contemporaries saw the world and nature. The Vivaldi cycle is both a philosophical reflection of a magnificent illustrated «calendar» and a «sightseeing tour» of the regions of Italy.

Duration: 60 minutes (doors will open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and late entry is not permitted)

Doors: 6:00pm
Starts at 6:30pm

Tickets: Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons — Red Events World

The Great British Film Orchestra presents The Music of  John Williams vs Hans Zimmer - performed in the stunning Victoria Hall in Sheffield

Experience a breathtaking celebration of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and the greatest film scores ever written, brought to life by a chamber orchestra.

Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great British Film Orchestra proudly embarks on a spectacular UK-wide tour, presenting The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer - an orchestral duel between two titans whose scores have defined generations of storytelling.

For over half a century, John Williams has shaped the sound of wonder itself. His unforgettable themes for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman, Jurassic Park and more have become modern mythology - fanfares that summon heroes, awaken galaxies and stir the imagination of millions. His music is symphonic grandeur at its purest, rooted in classical tradition yet alive with adventure, heart and timeless magic.

Opposing him stands Hans Zimmer, the architect of bold, thunderous, revolutionary sound. With groundbreaking scores for The Dark Knight, Gladiator, The Lion King, Inception and beyond, Zimmer reinvented the very language of film music. His fusion of orchestra, electronics, and relentless rhythm forged a new cinematic era - powerful, primal, unmistakably modern.

Bringing these monumental worlds to the stage is The Great British Film Orchestra, one of the UK’s premier symphonic ensembles devoted to the art of film music. Renowned for their rich, commanding sound and vivid performances, this chamber orchestra transforms every concert into a widescreen experience - transporting audiences from ancient coliseums and distant galaxies to enchanted kingdoms and shadowed cityscapes.

This extraordinary touring production is more than a concert - it is a celebration of two musical legends whose work has shaped the emotional core of cinema itself. Expect soaring strings, heroic brass, electrifying percussion and moments of pure, breathtaking spectacle as Williams’ iconic themes meet Zimmer’s thunderous power in a night of symphonic glory.

John Williams. Hans Zimmer. One orchestra. Infinite adventure.

Doors: Friday 15th May 2026 | Doors: 8:30pm | Show: 9:15pm–10:30pm | Last entry: 9:00pm

Tickets - https://boxoffice.xperiencelive.co.uk/events/xperiencelive/1993061