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National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

2018 Winter Concert

,Barbican Hall

Are you sitting comfortably? Then let Sir Mark Elder and the world’s greatest orchestra of teenagers take you on a musical journey into the mystical, the magical and the weird.

The adventure begins exploring the mysteries of the deep in Liadov’s Enchanted Lake. Soon the spell is broken and we arrive in a magical workshop where mischievous experiments spiral into chaos in Dukas’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Proving that once upon a time doesn’t always end happily ever after, we reach Bartok’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle. This spooky tale will be brought to life with lighting, acting and theatrical staging imagined by opera and theatre director Daisy Evans, and tells the story of a determined young bride who uncovers the dark truth about her new husband. 

Totally teenage orchestral magic. Hear it if you dare.

Tagged with: Classical music

Change of soloist
Due to illness Claudia Mahnke is no longer able to perform in the NYO's production of Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle. We are grateful to Rinat Shaham who will now sing the role of Judith.
[Posted 1pm, Thu 4 Jan 2018]

Change of programme
In a change to some early listings please note that Dukas The Sorcerer's Apprentice will be performed instead of Dvorák The Noonday Witch.

Programme

  • Liadov   The Enchanted Lake
  • Dukas   The Sorcerer's Apprentice
  • Bartók   Duke Bluebeard’s Castle

Performers

  • National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain  
  • Sir Mark Elder   conductor
  • Daisy Evans   director
  • Robert Hayward   Bluebeard
  • Rinat Shaham   Judith
  • Chris Riddell   projections
  • Actors from the National Youth Theatre  

Free Totally Teenage Pre-Concert Welcome

5.30pm, Fountain Room
Discover the stories behind the music at this free and friendly pre-concert event for teenagers. Hosted by NYO’s Young Promoters, the event includes a lively and interactive presentation and is a fantastic opportunity for teens, students, and young musicians alike to find out more about the music in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain’s evening concert, and meet NYO Musicians.
Reserve your free place

Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.