Next Concert: Wednesday 19th February 2025
On 9th May, we were delighted to perform once again at the European Union in the UK's celebration of #EuropeDay at St John’s Smith Square!
The orchestra played a brand new arrangement of the iconic European anthem, Ode to Joy, followed by the UK's own National anthem. This performance was made especially significant by the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
Thank you to our friends at European Union in the UK and Cultural Relations Platform for involving us in this special occasion.
The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra is Britain’s leading orchestra for young musicians on the threshold of their professional careers. It provides invaluable experience to those who are studying or have recently completed their training, but are not yet established in the profession.
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"these students represent the next generation of orchestral musicians who will continue our great classical tradition into the new millennium. The orchestra needs all your encouragement and support."
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Yesterday, YMSO musicians played alongside members of the English National Ballet Philharmonic for a day of rehearsals on The Nutcracker, conducted by Maria Seletskaja.
This was our fifth side-by-side since 2019 and it is a real highlight of the orchestra’s calendar. Thank you to everyone at ENB for always giving our players such a warm welcome. What a fantastic day of music making! 🩰🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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Concert: Wednesday 19th February, 7.30pm
Thanks again to everyone who attended our concert last week. The orchestra isn’t back in Cadogan Hall until the new year but we’re sure this spectacular programme will be worth the wait! 🇮🇹
YMSO’s first concert of 2025 opens in a jovial fashion with Otto Nicolai’s ever-popular overture to his opera The Merry Wives of Windsor. Next, the Orchestra welcomes back to Cadogan Hall the virtuosic pianist Misha Kaploukhii, this time to perform Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 🎹
The second half begins with a gem of orchestral writing by Giacomo Puccini, his Preludio sinfonico. Finally, listeners are transported to the heart of ancient Rome’s most lavish and vibrant celebrations in Respighi’s exhilarating tone poem, Roman Festivals. The piece is the third and final part of his ‘Roman Trilogy’ and is arguably the most intense and dramatic of the three. Written in 1928, it showcases the composer’s masterful orchestration and his ability to evoke vivid imagery through music.
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We’re thrilled to be back in Cadogan Hall with the fantastic Kryštof Kohout ahead of tonight’s concert 🎻
There are still some tickets available!
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Introducing our fantastic soloist for our next concert, Kryštof Kohout! 🎻
Award-winning Czech violinist Kryštof Kohout is celebrated for his profound artistry as both a soloist and a chamber musician. Having recently made his Carnegie Hall debut recital, he regularly performs across Europe and the USA, with notable appearances at Wigmore Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, Zeneakadémia Budapest and Musikverein Vienna. He has also performed at international festivals including the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Edinburgh International Festival, International Chamber Music Festival Plovdiv, Smetana Days and Prussia Cove. Kryštof is a laureate of the Bartók World Competition in Budapest and has recently been selected as the sole instrumentalist to join the prestigious Classeek Ambassador Programme in Switzerland.
Kryštof made his Barbican Hall debut at 21 performing the Berg Violin Concerto and he has collaborated with orchestras internationally including the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra, Moravian Chamber Soloists, Jenaer Philharmonie and London Classical Orchestra. His performances have been featured on international radio and TV including the Czech Radio & TV, Dutch Concert Radio as well as the BBC.
A passionate chamber musician, Kryštof is a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Fibonacci Quartet, recent winners of the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition. The quartet have joined the YCAT roster and are currently a resident ensemble at ProQuartet Paris.
Kryštof studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama as a full scholarship student with professor David Takeno as well as on the International Artist Diploma Programme at the Royal Northern College of Music. Upcoming engagements include a solo performance with the BBC Philharmonic as well as numerous solo and chamber performances across the UK and Europe.
Kryštof is grateful for the generous support he receives through the Countess of Munster Trust, Hattori Foundation, Harrison-Frank Family Foundation and Velehrad London.
Hear Kryštof perform Mendelssohn’s stunning Violin Concerto in E minor with YMSO at Cadogan Hall on Monday 4th November, 7.30pm!
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