Friday 4 August 2023, 7pm
- Saffron Hall
- Nearly full
- Tiered seating
The National Youth Orchestra: Alive
The National Youth Orchestra: AlivePresented by Saffron Hall
Share the joy of being alive, with music that captures the essence of the human spirit.
NYO Alive celebrates the defiant music written against the backdrop of global war in the 1940s. Copland’s uplifting Symphony No.3 is a powerful expression of confidence and hope, acclaimed as "the greatest American symphony - it goes from the heart to the heart". Hindemith’s dazzling Metamorphosis looks forward to a new era of energy and possibility. Vivacious soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha joins the orchestra for Four Last Songs, Strauss’ bewitching and achingly nostalgic farewell note to a vanished world.
Join us to experience the talent of hundreds of teenage musicians, as they breathe new life into orchestral music and remind us of the power and beauty of being truly alive.
Supporters
Supported by Saffron Hall Gold members
Performance information
Running time
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
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
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
NYO Inspire: Side by Side
Are you a teenage musician? Sign up now to take part in a pre-concert workshop where you can play with NYO musicians on the Saffron Hall stage.
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
9.10pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.10pm – 10.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Free NYO workshop for young musicians
NYO are running a free afternoon workshop before the concert for musicians aged 11-18 playing at Grade 5 and above. Sign up now to get involved in this amazing opportunity to play with NYO musicians on the Saffron Hall stage.
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Cloakroom
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Sign up to afternoon workshop
Free NYO workshop for young musicians
NYO are running a free afternoon workshop before the concert for musicians aged 11-18 playing at Grade 5 and above. Sign up now to get involved in this amazing opportunity to play with NYO musicians on the Saffron Hall stage.
