What's On

Friday 4 August 2023, 7pm

National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra

Presented by Saffron Hall

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Bold, brilliant, brave: join us as hundreds of teenagers redefine what it means to be an ‘orchestral musician’ with a spirited performance from the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

Every note of an NYO concert resounds with an incredible energy created by hundreds of passionate young people expressing their love of music, and an eagerness to share it with as many people as possible. Featuring a programme that challenges the musicians and moves the audience.

Supporters

Supported by Saffron Hall Gold members

Performance information

Running time

To be confirmed

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Under 25s go free

Under 25s can book free tickets for this event

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Paul Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber
  • Richard Strauss Four Last Songs
  • Aaron Copland Symphony No. 3

Performers

  • National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
  • Carlos Miguel Prieto conductor
  • Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha soprano

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Information for your visit

Friday 4 August 2023, 7pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

6.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins) with reception for Gold, Platinum and Foundation members

Show ends

To be confirmed

Post-show shuttle bus

Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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