Since 2020 George Morton has frequently collaborated with the internationally acclaimed author and illustrator James Mayhew.  Alongside ensembles including Britten Sinfonia, SÓN, Sheffield Philharmonic, Orsini Winds, Purcell School, and Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival Orchestra,  George has provided small ensemble versions of repertoire for James to present and paint live in concert.  

Once Upon a Tune , a one-hour concert based on James' bestselling children's book of tales from the orchestra, is now available in three small ensemble versions. These concerts are perfect for the whole family and, in the new arrangements, sees the possibility of presenting James work in exciting and different performance spaces.

Once Upon a Tune Live with James Mayhew

DUKAS The Sorcerer's Apprentice
RIMSKY–KORSAKOV Flight of the Bumblebee
GRIEG In the Hall of the Mountain King
RIMSKY–KORSAKOV Sinbad and the Sea from Scheherazade
ROSSINI William Tell Overture

Version 1 – piano quintet (flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano)
commissioned by Britten Sinfonia

Version 2 – 12 piece ensemble (1 1 1 1 – 1 1 0 0 – 1perc, str 1 1 1 1 1)
commissioned by Britten Sinfonia

Version 3 – chamber orchestra (1 1 1 1 – 2 1 1 0 – 2perc, str)
commissioned by Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra
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Perusal scores available on request 
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To find out more about booking James Mayhew, please contact him here