Emma leads Docklands Sinfonia in concert with Hackney Borough Youth Orchestra

For the first time ever, children from Hackney Borough Youth Orchestra came in to rehearse and perform with Docklands Sinfonia in a side-by-side scheme which everyone involved in hopes to see repeated as soon as possible! The programme included Marquez's Danzon No.2 made so famous by the Venezuelan youth orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar, a few years ago. Teenager Anoushka Sharp performed the world premiere of her own composition, Cello Concerto No.1 in E minor. The audience were blown away by her talents in playing and writing. All the children involved had a wonderful time - so many of the players who sat next to children from HBYO received enthusiastic and excited comments including how "amazing it was to sit in the middle of such a huge orchestra." The concert definitely raised the roof and we all look forward to doing it again soon.