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Sunday 3 August 2025, 3.30pm

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

Presented by Saffron Hall

Tickets from £5

Price includes a commission of £1.00

NYOS, Scotland’s national youth orchestra perform Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique - a work teeming with orchestral drama – by turns gorgeous and grotesque.

The concert also features the world premiere of a new concerto from Jay Capperauld, one of Scotland’s most innovative young composers, in celebration of their first international tour in almost 10 years.

NYOS are thrilled to be joined by accordionist and BBC New Generation artist Ryan Corbett who will appear as soloist in Capperauld’s exciting and macabre new work, inspired by Luigi Galvani, an 18th-century physician whose experiments influenced Shelley’s Frankenstein. Featuring Scotland's most promising young musicians, the NYOS orchestra will be conducted by their Music Director Catherine Larsen-Maguire in a spectacular programme also featuring Anna Clyne’s This Midnight Hour.

Performance information

Running time

To be confirmed

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Anna Clyne This Midnight Hour
  • Jay Capperauld Galvanic Dances (new commission)
  • Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Performers

  • National Youth Orchestra of Scotland
  • Catherine Larsen-Maguire conductor
  • Ryan Corbett accordion

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Information for your visit

Sunday 3 August 2025, 3.30pm

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.

When to arrive

2.30pm - 3.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

2.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

3.30pm

Show ends

To be confirmed

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

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

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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