With our return to St John’s Smith Square this evening, we are pleased to present a fourth virtual performance for your enjoyment. Tchaikovsky’s ‘Grand Pas de Deux’ from ‘Nutcracker’ has long been a favourite within the repertoire and our musicians have had a lot of fun putting it together. Thank you for your continuing support in these difficult times.
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Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra - YMSO
Wed Oct 14th, 2020
With our return to St John’s Smith Square this evening, we are pleased to present a fourth virtual performance for your enjoyment.
Tchaikovsky’s ‘Grand Pas de Deux’ from ‘Nutcracker’ has long been a favourite within the repertoire and our musicians have had a lot of fun putting it together.
Thank you for your continuing support in these difficult times and we hope to be able to see you at a concert very soon.
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Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra - YMSO
Tue Oct 13th, 2020
So great to be back making music at our home St John’s Smith Square over the last few days preparing for our first concert since lockdown. Lots of safety measures in place, more space between our players and a smaller orchestra than usual.
We are so lucky to be performing for a live audience (albeit much reducedl!) tomorrow. If you didn't get one of the limited number of tickets, don't worry! We will be sharing a video of the concert with you all in a few weeks!!
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Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra - YMSO posted a video to playlist YMSO Virtual Performances 2020.
Sat Jul 25th, 2020
Virtual Performance number 3!! 🎶 😃🎻
Following on from the lovely response to our previous virtual performances, we are excited to present the third instalment in our ongoing series. This time, we're delving into Romantic Opera repertoire with the heroic prelude to Act 3 of Wagner's "Lohengrin". ⚔️
Many thanks again to all our friends and colleagues for their continued support. We cannot wait to start performing live concerts again soon and hope to see you all when we can!
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Dear James. I wonder whether you remember me from back in the 80s. I've just come across a couple of broadcasts we did from the Barbican and the Royal Festival Hall and, truth to tell, they're not bad I wonder whether you have copies of them?!
Fantastic everyone - have been looking forward to this!
Superb ! Well done all
Sylvia Wilkinson Sophie’s in the RH corner x
Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra - YMSO posted a video to playlist YMSO Virtual Performances 2020.
Sun May 17th, 2020
Following the fantastic response last month's performance of the Galop from Rossini's William Tell Overture has received, the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra is delighted to present the second piece in its series of virtual performances. This time, we're whisking you away to the glacial vistas of Finland, for a rendition of the March from Karelia Suite by Jean Sibelius 🇫🇮
Many thanks again to all our friends and colleagues for their continued support. We cannot wait to start performing live concerts again and hope to see you all as soon as we are able to do so. 🎶
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So uplifting . Made me smile 😊
You are all INCREDIBLE - well done nailing that dotted rhythm too folks - best I’ve heard it from any string section worldwide!
Fabulous. You are all so talented. Thank you so much. I watched this first thing Monday morning. A great start to the week
Fantastic performance thank you Christopher Calvin Claxton and all of YMSO , I enjoyed it in the garden with a glass of fizz 😘🥂xx
Sylvia Wilkinson Hazel Cope Sophie’s on this one! Especially at the beginning 😌
Adeline McBurney
Makes my heart sing 💓
Aw Emma 👋 this is great!
Brilliant ❤
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