Celebrated saxophonist Jess Gillam performs with the Fantasia Orchestra, an ensemble of emerging British classical talent. Gillam's accomplished career includes appearances at major international venues and a weekly BBC Radio 3 programme now in its seventh season. Her recordings have topped the UK Classical Music Charts, and she holds an MBE awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021.
Fantasia Orchestra, founded by conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh, made a notable debut at the 2024 BBC Proms and has since performed at festivals across the UK. The ensemble draws from classical traditions while incorporating influences from contemporary music. This concert presents a programme spanning from Bach and Bartók to works by Kate Bush, Steve Reich, and Joni Mitchell, showcasing both Gillam's technical command and the orchestra's versatility.
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