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National Open Youth Orchestra: Ring Out!

No more barriers, just great music

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Seven members of the National Open Youth Orchestra holding instruments against a blue background surrounded by neon vectors

Experience the emotionally charged performances of one of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world.

Fifteen brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians invite you into a musical universe without barriers, performing beautiful new pieces commissioned for the orchestra’s thrilling mix of acoustic and electronic instruments, including the Clarion.

Discover the world premieres of piano concerto Ring Out! by British Composer award-winner Liam Taylor-West, and Fragile by Yfat Soul Zisso, on the theme of the environment, chosen by the musicians themselves. Hear their bold take on Meredith Monk’s energetic, minimalist Parlour Games and the musicians' creativity showcased in the joyful interpretation of the jazz funk tones of Lucky Chops’ Behroozi. 

This relaxed performance is suitable for all, including neurodivergent and disabled audiences, and families. 

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This relaxed performance is designed to welcome neurodivergent and disabled audiences, families, and anyone who may benefit from a more informal atmosphere. We maintain a flexible approach to noise, and audience members are free to come and go from the concert hall as needed. However, if you are attending with young children, we kindly ask that you help minimise excessive noise to avoid distracting the orchestra.  

There will be a Chill Out area outside the concert hall, for anyone needing quiet time before or during the performance. A range of seating options is available for this concert. You can book standard seats, wheelchair spaces, standing seats, or tickets in the relaxed seating area which will be equipped with bean bags.  

To view and book accessible seating, please update your access requirements in your account. 
Please visit our Access Page for venue access information.  

This concert will be BSL interpreted, with the interpreter positioned on the right side of the stage.  

There will be a RevoLOO situated close to the venue for those that require an accessible changing place. Stewards will be able to direct you to this.

The concert will last for approximately one hour with no interval, although audience members are free to come and go from the concert hall as needed.

Programme

  • Liam Taylor-West   Ring Out! (world premiere)
  • Yfat Soul Zisso   Fragile (world premiere)
  • Lucky Chops   Behroozi
  • Meredith Monk   Parlour Games
  • Kate Whitley   Falling
  • Oliver Cross   Barriers

Performers

  • National Open Youth Orchestra  
  • ‘One of the most exciting young ensembles right now.‘
    Michael Betteridge, composer
  • ‘A rare kind of joyous celebration often absent from the concert hall‘
    Thoroughly Good Classical Music

Access and Seating Information

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available