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Jazz and Rock variations on themes from the operas of Gioacchino Rossini featuring William Tell, The Barber of Seville, Othello, Cinderella and The Thieving Magpie. Mike Westbrook leads his 20-piece big band in a revival of this internationally acclaimed classic – the first jazz work ever to be featured in the BBC Proms.

“A high-spirited, wholly theatrical mix of drama, lyricism and fun – the Albert Hall audience roared its delight at the end” Geoffrey Smith in The Economist

Voice: Kate Westbrook saxophones: Stan Willis, Roz Harding, Gary Bayley, Lou Gare, Sarah Dean, Ian Wellens trumpets: Mike Brewer, Sam Massey, Dave Holdsworth, Brian Moore

Trombones: Andy Dore, Sam Smith, Stewart Stunnell, Ken Cassidy keyboard : Bill Bottle cello: Janna Bulmer bass: Marcus Vergette drums: Coach York M.D: Mike Westbrook.

£12.00 (£10.00 Students)

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