91Èȱ¬

Live at the 91Èȱ¬ Proms: Alexandre Bloch and Tess Jackson conduct the National Youth Orchestra in Mahler’s Symphony No 1 and works by Wagner, Missy Mazzoli and Dani Howard.

Presented by Katie Derham, live from the Royal Albert Hall, London

Wagner: The Flying Dutchman – overture
Missy Mazzoli: Orpheus Undone
Dani Howard: Three, Four AND... (91Èȱ¬ co-commission: world premiere)*

c.8.20pm
INTERVAL: Katie talks to members of the NYO about performing in the orchestra, and working with composers Missy Mazzoli and Dani Howard. We also hear a specially selected playlist, selected by members of the NYO.

c.8.40pm
Mahler: Symphony No 1 in D major

The National Youth Orchestra
Musicians from NYO Inspire
Alexandre Bloch (conductor)
*Tess Jackson (conductor)

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.