Join the amazing 12 and 13 year olds of NCO (National Children’s Orchestras) as they present to you their There’s No Planet B programme, featuring orchestral greats like Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets, alongside stirring new music from Debbie Wiseman (Carnival of the Endangered Animals) and Rachel Portman’s (Endangered).

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National Children's Orchestra

The Bridgewater Hall

Inspired by the beloved children's story We're Going on a Bear Hunt, there's fun for all the family as we head off on an epic adventure. From the exciting, to the scary, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra serve as your guide on this musical journey, as we discover iconic pieces by Grieg and Mussorgsky, an enchanting original work by Ian Stephens, and Debbie Wiseman's musical portrait of a polar bear from her Carnival of the Endangered Animals.

Family Concert: The Bear Hunt Adventure

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Get ready for an animal adventure with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Together, we’ll discover some of the animals of our wonderful world! We’ll dive into the deepest oceans, climb high into the rainforest canopy and meet some of the amazing creatures that call our beautiful planet home.

Debbie Wiseman

Events

Past events

Aug 2, 2025

National Children's Orchestra · The Bridgewater Hall

Jun 22, 2025

Family Concert: The Bear Hunt Adventure · Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

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