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NYO: Ascent

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A trombonist from The National Youth Orchestra holding her trombone in front of a skyscape background

Hear a new generation get behind the greatest orchestral music of all time – experience an exhilarating adventure in sound with The National Youth Orchestra.

Witness hundreds of musicians evoke the wildest of storms and ascend to awesome mountain heights with music by Dani Howard, Smetana and Strauss, composers whose sense of drama, colour and musical joy is irrepressible.

When musicians are yet to find their limits audiences witness unforgettable, unbridled daring and talent. Play your part in the extraordinary and join the audience at The National Youth Orchestra.

Tagged with: Classical music Barbican Presents

This livestream will be available to watch back until Sat 6 Jan 2024 at 7pm. You can buy a ticket up until this point. The live stream is available globally. 

This performance will finish at approximately 8.30pm, with no interval.

Produced by the Barbican

Programme

  • Dani Howard   Ascent (world premiere)
  • Bedřich Smetana   'Vltava' from Má vlast
  • Richard Strauss   Alpine Symphony

Performers

  • The National Youth Orchestra  
  • Sir Mark Elder   conductor

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.