Prom 30: The National Youth Orchestra plays Mahler鈥檚 First

10 Aug 2024, Royal Albert Hall

19:30 Sat 10 Aug 2024 Next Event

Proms 2024 Prom 30: The National Youth Orchestra plays Mahler鈥檚 First

19:30 Sat 10 Aug 2024 Royal Albert Hall

The National Youth Orchestra, comprising some of Britain鈥檚 most talented young players, performs Mahler鈥檚 anguished, ultimately triumphant Symphony No.1, alongside works by Wagner and Missy Mazzoli and a new commission from Dani Howard.

Programme

- - Richard Wagner
  - The Flying Dutchman 鈥� overture(11 mins)
- - Missy Mazzoli
  - Orpheus Undone(15 mins)
- - Dani Howard
  - Three, Four AND 鈥�(14 mins)麻豆社 co-commission: world premiere; conducted by Tess Jackson
- - interval
- - Gustav Mahler
  - Symphony No. 1 in D major(55 mins)

Performers

Musicians from NYO Inspire
National Youth Orchestra
Alexandre Bloch
conductor
conductor
Tess Jackson
conductor
conductor

Composers

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鈥檚 most talented young players. They also bring with them Missy Mazzoli鈥檚 reflection on time, Orpheus Undone, Wagner鈥檚 most storm-tossed overture and a new work by the orchestra鈥檚 Resident Artist Dani Howard, written in celebration of the NYO Inspire scheme.

Broadcast live on 麻豆社 Radio 3

Broadcast on 麻豆社 Four and 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 Proms. This concert will be conducted by Alexandre Bloch and Tess Jackson.

Image: Alexandre Bloch