Basement Orchestra returns to Big Penny Social to perform Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

Each movement of the Enigma Variations is a musical sketch of someone close to Elgar, from his devoted wife to boisterous friends, including the moving and noble ‘Nimrod’. This beloved piece is both a love letter to friends and a musical puzzle, which invites you to discover characters and stories in every note.

Basement Orchestra are known for presenting classical music in a friendly, relaxed and accessible way. In this family-friendly concert they will guide you through the music to bring it to life, with a heavy sprinkling of fun and audience involvement throughout.

About Basement Orchestra
Basement Orchestra makes beautiful music in unexpected places. Classical music breaks free of the concert hall and has a bit of a riot. Founded in 2012, Basement Orchestra is now a 50-piece musical behemoth. In that time, they have brought their come-as-you-are vibe and blissful noises to a variety of unusual spaces, including the iconic Rough Trade Record Stores, the even more iconic Bethnal Green Working Men's Club and several windy car parks. They have provided live scores to up-and-coming filmmakers, and have entertained tripped-out revellers in the way they least expected on the main stage of Secret Garden Party and at Mighty Hoopla.

Performance schedule:

Doors: 1:30pm
Performance starts: 2:30pm

Running times:
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes including an interval

Recommended age of 6+