Join Music in Action at the Jersey Opera House to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerald Durrell.
Local Jersey charity Music in Action is hosting this unique event to celebrate the legacy of one of the world’s most renowned conservationists. Funds raised from this event will support both the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Music in Action’s Jersey Sings project to help children in schools.
The animal themed evening at the newly refurbished Opera House will feature150 musicians and children. The programme includes favourite music from Swan Lake to a specially commissioned 'Durrell Suite' performed by a choir with children from Jersey and Corfu where Gerald Durrell spent his childhood.
The music is directed by world renowned conductor Eamonn Dougan and played by the Jersey Chamber Orchestra.
Performances:
There will be two concerts: please choose your desired time when booking your ticket.
6.00pm - 7.00pm - Early Showing (with dinner afterwards from 7.30pm for the VIP Ticket Option)
8.15pm - 9.15pm - Late Showing (with dinner beforehand from 6pm for the VIP Ticket Option)
Each performance will last approximately 60 minutes and both concerts have similar programme being performed.
Tickets: £18-£45
VIP Tickets: £200 for Dinner and the Performance. This includes an a La Carte Dinner at the Grand Hotel either before or after the show.
Programme - 60 minutes:
Swan Lake Excerpts - Tchaikovsky
Durrell Suite - Lawrence
Hippopotamus Song - Flanders and Swan
Gnu Song - Flanders and Swan
Important Venue Information:
In line with venue policy, the Jersey Opera House requires that all tickets on the night be issued via their official box office. Music in Action is currently selling tickets through Eventbrite for this event; once the Opera House puts tickets on sale each Eventbrite ticket holder will automatically receive a Jersey Opera House ticket via email.
By purchasing a ticket via this Eventbrite link through Music in Action, you are securing your place for this historic event.