A black and white photo collage with Ian McMillan, the BBC’s Bantam of the Opera Choir, and Ben Crick. A black and white photo collage with Ian McMillan, the BBC’s Bantam of the Opera Choir, and Ben Crick.

1 Aug 2025

Yorkshire Calling

Celebrate Yorkshire Day at Bradford Live.

Event Details
Date 1 Aug 2025
Times 7.30pm
Location Bradford Live

To celebrate Yorkshire Day, Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra present Yorkshire Calling.

The evening promises a spectacular celebration of all things Yorkshire, featuring special guests including celebrated poet Ian McMillan, and the BBC’s Bantam of the Opera Choir.

It also welcomes Leeds-based international concert pianist Yuanfan Yang.

Under the baton of Ben Crick, Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra will perform A Northern Score, featuring poems written and narrated by Ian McMillan, celebrating influential northerners through the ages, set to an original score written by Ben.

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In association with Bradford Live.

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1 August 7:30pm

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