BBC Proms: NYO Plays Mahler’s First at the Proms (BBC Four, Sunday 11 August 2024)

Isata Kanneh Mason, Jakub Jozef Orlinski, Katie Derham, Dodge T Dog, Clive Myrie, Georgia Mann, Nardus Williams, Petroc Trelawny outside the Royal Albert Hall
Isata Kanneh Mason, Jakub Jozef Orlinski, Katie Derham, Dodge T Dog, Clive Myrie, Georgia Mann, Nardus Williams, Petroc Trelawny (Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston)

The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain takes centre stage at the Royal Albert Hall for their annual performance at the BBC Proms.

The orchestra, known for showing off the brightest young stars in classical music, will perform a selection of pieces by renowned composers, including Mahler, Wagner, and Missy Mazzoli. The audience will also be treated to a new commission from the talented Dani Howard.

Linton Stephens will present this special event, joined by a mystery guest who is sure to add to the excitement of the evening. With such a diverse and captivating programme, the concert is expected to be a highlight of the Proms season, offering a unique blend of high drama and passionate emotion.

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The National Youth Orchestra has a well-deserved reputation for excellence, and their performance at the Proms is always a highly anticipated event.

BBC Proms: NYO Plays Mahler’s First at the Proms airs on Sunday, 11 August 2024, at 8:00 pm on BBC Four.

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