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Prom 30: The National Youth Orchestra plays Mahler’s First

Live at the ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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.

Live at the ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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... (´óÏó´«Ã½ 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.

2 hours, 29 minutes

Music Played

  • Richard Wagner

    The Flying Dutchman:Overture

    Orchestra: The National Youth Orchestra. Conductor: Alexandre Bloch.
  • Missy Mazzoli

    Orpheus Undone

    Orchestra: The National Youth Orchestra. Conductor: Alexandre Bloch.
  • Dani Howard

    Three, four AND...

    Orchestra: The National Youth Orchestra. Conductor: Tess Jackson. Ensemble: Musicians from NYO INspire.
  • Gustav Mahler

    Symphony No 1 in D major 'Titan'

    Orchestra: The National Youth Orchestra. Conductor: Alexandre Bloch.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Var. 25

    • J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 26.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - Var. 4

    • J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations.
    • Deutsche Grammophon (DG).
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Aug 2024 19:30

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