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Proms 2024
10 Aug 2024, Royal Albert Hall
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Proms 2024 Prom 30: The National Youth Orchestra plays Mahler’s First

Prom 30
Prom 30: The National Youth Orchestra plays Mahler’s First
19:30 Sat 10 Aug 2024 Royal Albert Hall
The National Youth Orchestra, comprising some of Britain’s most talented young players, performs Mahler’s anguished, ultimately triumphant Symphony No.1, alongside works by Wagner and Missy Mazzoli and a new commission from Dani Howard.
The National Youth Orchestra, comprising some of Britain’s most talented young players, performs Mahler’s anguished, ultimately triumphant Symphony No.1, alongside works by Wagner and Missy Mazzoli and a new commission from Dani Howard.

Programme

      • The Flying Dutchman – overture(11 mins)
      • Orpheus Undone(15 mins)
      • Three, Four AND …(14 mins)91Èȱ¬ co-commission: world premiere; conducted by Tess Jackson
        • interval
        • Symphony No. 1 in D major(55 mins)

    Performers

    About This Event

    Gustav Mahler poured his life into his symphonies, right from the very beginning. His Symphony No. 1 takes us through the wonder of nature and the pain of anguish. Simple tunes and folksy rhythms drive the work from despair to hope to blazing triumph. Performing the symphony is The National Youth Orchestra, comprising some of Britain’s most talented young players. They also bring with them Missy Mazzoli’s reflection on time, Orpheus Undone, Wagner’s most storm-tossed overture and a new work by the orchestra’s Resident Artist Dani Howard, written in celebration of the NYO Inspire scheme.

    Broadcast live on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 3

    Broadcast on 91Èȱ¬ Four and 91Èȱ¬ iPlayer this season

    Due to scheduling difficulties, Nathalie Stutzmann is no longer able to conduct the National Youth Orchestra in Prom 30 at the 2024 91Èȱ¬ Proms. This concert will be conducted by Alexandre Bloch and Tess Jackson.

    Image: Alexandre Bloch