Only 3 weeks to go! We are really looking forward to working with soprano Lorna McLean in this all-Wagner concert đŻ
Lorna McLean recently completed her studies on the Guildhall Opera Course and competed in the final of Guildhallâs most prestigious award, the Guildhall School Gold Medal in the Barbican Hall. She is a Prize Winner of the 2024 Carole Rees Awards for young Wagnerian voices, a quarter finalist for the Elizabeth Connell Prize.
Recent performances include Daphne (Daphne, Strauss) and Gutrune (GötterdÀmmerung, Wagner) for the Edinburgh Players Opera Group, Maria (Maria de Rudenz, Donizetti) for Gothic Opera and the title role of Suor Angelica at Wexford Festival Opera. Lorna was a scholarship holder at Bayreuth Festival 2026 with the Wagner Society UK, and performed in the Stipendiat Konzert.
Upcoming performances include Sieglinde (Die WalkĂŒre, Wagner) for the Sutton Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration with the Wagner Society UK.
We are delighted to be returning to Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 14th October to open our 2026/27 season with an evening dedicated to the music of Richard Wagner đ
The concert opens with the dramatic TannhĂ€user Overture. From the solemn Pilgrimsâ Chorus to the sensual and exhilarating music of the Venusberg, it is a work of extraordinary colour that sets us in motion for the evening đŻ
Soprano Lorna McLean then joins the orchestra in the Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde, before the evening concludes with music from GötterdĂ€mmerung, the monumental final opera of Wagnerâs Ring cycle. From Siegfriedâs journey along the Rhine to his solemn Funeral Music and BrĂŒnnhildeâs blazing Immolation, this is Wagner at his most dramatic and powerful, with Lorna returning for the epic finale đïž
We canât wait to begin another exciting season of music-making - itâs a concert you wonât want to miss!
Tonightâs the night! Weâre thrilled to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing Pictures at an Exhibition ahead of this eveningâs sold out concert! đŒïž
See you later for the final concert of the 2025/26! âš ... See MoreSee Less
Our next concert is just over a week away, and we are really looking forward to working with Romanian pianist Radu-Gabriel Stoica đ¶
Born in Alexandria, Southern Romania, Radu-Gabriel Stoica started studying the piano at the age of seven. He is a C. Bechstein scholar, supported by Mr Lewis, and a 2024/25 LSO Conservatoire Scholarship holder studying a Master of Performance degree at the Royal College of Music in London, under the tutelage of Ian Jones, Dmitry Alexeev, and Dorian Leljak. Radu has participated in numerous masterclasses, including Walter Krafft, Ippazio Ponzetta, Dinara Klinton, Maria Masycheva, Georgy Gromov, Tatiana Sarkissova, and Elizabeth Sombart.
Radu has won a variety of national and international competitions, such as the National Olimpiad, Nice International Piano Competition, International Piano Competition Tudor Dumitrescu, 1st Prize in the Joan Chissell Schumann Piano Competition, 1st Prize at the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition held in Bacau, and 1st Prize in Norah Sande Award piano competition. He has performed at venues including St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Wigmore Hall, Burg Namedy, and the Romanian Athenaeum. Radu has performed Rachmaninovâs Piano Concerto No. 2 previously at Palatul Republicii in Moldova alongside the National Philharmonic Orchestra Serghei Lunchevici and conductor Ondrej Soukup.
Come and hear Radu perform Rachmaninovâs Piano Concerto No. 2 with us on Tuesday 16th June, 7:30pm at Cadogan Hall đč
The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra end their 2025/26 season at Cadogan Hall in style, with an evening of art and romance đ¶
The concert opens with Berlioz's Hungarian March, a spirited piece drawn from a popular folk tune which was originally part of his dramatic legend The Damnation of Faustđ§ââïž
Pianist Radu-Gabriel Stoica is our soloist for Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, an emotional tour-de-force which needs no introduction.
Finally, the orchestra performs Modest Mussorgskyâs Pictures at an Exhibition. Each movement, masterfully orchestrated by Ravel, depicts a different scene or portrait, ranging from a bustling market to the Great Gates of Kiev.đ
YMSO was honoured to perform at the EU Delegationâs Europe Day 2026 celebrations on Tuesday at Smith Square Hall. Our thanks goes out to the European Union in the UK for welcoming us to their wonderful event! đ¶đȘđșđŹđ§đ» ... See MoreSee Less
It’s about controlling what those systems can do and how far they are allowed to go.
While the United States is tightening oversight and testing advanced AI models for security risks before release, Europe is moving in a different direction softening parts of its AI regulation to reduce pressure on businesses and stay competitive.
This contrast reveals something deeper.
There is no single path to governing AI.
Some are prioritizing control.
Others are prioritizing growth.
But both are responding to the same reality:
AI is no longer just innovation.
It is infrastructure.
Power.
And potential risk.
As capabilities accelerate, the world is being forced to make a choice.
how to balance speed with safety.
Because the same systems driving progress
can also expose vulnerabilities, reshape economies, and redefine global power.
What we are witnessing is not just technological evolution.
It is the formation of a new global framework:
Different rules.
Different priorities.
One shared consequence.
The future of AI will not be shaped by technology alone.
but by the decisions made around it.
And those decisions are already diverging.
Over and out! We have had a lovely day at @rwcmd holding auditions for the next group of talented musicians to join the orchestra đ¶ stay tuned for exciting concert announcementsâŠđș ... See MoreSee Less
I think it’s wonderful you’ve taken the time and effort to reach students outside of London; to give them an authentic audition experience and, for those who are successful, a fabulous opportunity to rehearse and perform with an incredibly talented group of young musicians. Bravo!
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Only 3 weeks to go! We are really looking forward to working with soprano Lorna McLean in this all-Wagner concert đŻ
Lorna McLean recently completed her studies on the Guildhall Opera Course and competed in the final of Guildhallâs most prestigious award, the Guildhall School Gold Medal in the Barbican Hall. She is a Prize Winner of the 2024 Carole Rees Awards for young Wagnerian voices, a quarter finalist for the Elizabeth Connell Prize.
Recent performances include Daphne (Daphne, Strauss) and Gutrune (GötterdÀmmerung, Wagner) for the Edinburgh Players Opera Group, Maria (Maria de Rudenz, Donizetti) for Gothic Opera and the title role of Suor Angelica at Wexford Festival Opera. Lorna was a scholarship holder at Bayreuth Festival 2026 with the Wagner Society UK, and performed in the Stipendiat Konzert.
Upcoming performances include Sieglinde (Die WalkĂŒre, Wagner) for the Sutton Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration with the Wagner Society UK.
www.lorna-mclean.com
Come and hear Lorna perform scenes from Tristan und Isolde and GötterdĂ€mmerung with us on Wednesday 14th October, 7:30pm at Cadogan Hall đ€
GET YOUR TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN đïž:
cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-wagner-with-lorna-mclean/ ... See MoreSee Less
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A new season awaits! đ¶
We are delighted to be returning to Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 14th October to open our 2026/27 season with an evening dedicated to the music of Richard Wagner đ
The concert opens with the dramatic TannhĂ€user Overture. From the solemn Pilgrimsâ Chorus to the sensual and exhilarating music of the Venusberg, it is a work of extraordinary colour that sets us in motion for the evening đŻ
Soprano Lorna McLean then joins the orchestra in the Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde, before the evening concludes with music from GötterdĂ€mmerung, the monumental final opera of Wagnerâs Ring cycle. From Siegfriedâs journey along the Rhine to his solemn Funeral Music and BrĂŒnnhildeâs blazing Immolation, this is Wagner at his most dramatic and powerful, with Lorna returning for the epic finale đïž
We canât wait to begin another exciting season of music-making - itâs a concert you wonât want to miss!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW đïž: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-wagner-with-lorna-mclean/ ... See MoreSee Less
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What a programme!!
Tonightâs the night! Weâre thrilled to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing Pictures at an Exhibition ahead of this eveningâs sold out concert! đŒïž
See you later for the final concert of the 2025/26! âš ... See MoreSee Less
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Have a good one, folks!
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Less than 24 hours to go! đ
Weâve had a fantastic couple of days rehearsing here at @bishopsgateinstitute ! âš
There are still some tickets available for tomorrowâs concert at Cadogan Hall, so get yours at the link below đŒđ¶
Tickets đïž: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-berlioz-rachmaninov-mussorgsky/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy memories of long ago, for me â€ïž
Wonderful composition ....my favorite
Sounding great !
Our next concert is just over a week away, and we are really looking forward to working with Romanian pianist Radu-Gabriel Stoica đ¶
Born in Alexandria, Southern Romania, Radu-Gabriel Stoica started studying the piano at the age of seven. He is a C. Bechstein scholar, supported by Mr Lewis, and a 2024/25 LSO Conservatoire Scholarship holder studying a Master of Performance degree at the Royal College of Music in London, under the tutelage of Ian Jones, Dmitry Alexeev, and Dorian Leljak. Radu has participated in numerous masterclasses, including Walter Krafft, Ippazio Ponzetta, Dinara Klinton, Maria Masycheva, Georgy Gromov, Tatiana Sarkissova, and Elizabeth Sombart.
Radu has won a variety of national and international competitions, such as the National Olimpiad, Nice International Piano Competition, International Piano Competition Tudor Dumitrescu, 1st Prize in the Joan Chissell Schumann Piano Competition, 1st Prize at the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition held in Bacau, and 1st Prize in Norah Sande Award piano competition. He has performed at venues including St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Wigmore Hall, Burg Namedy, and the Romanian Athenaeum. Radu has performed Rachmaninovâs Piano Concerto No. 2 previously at Palatul Republicii in Moldova alongside the National Philharmonic Orchestra Serghei Lunchevici and conductor Ondrej Soukup.
Come and hear Radu perform Rachmaninovâs Piano Concerto No. 2 with us on Tuesday 16th June, 7:30pm at Cadogan Hall đč
GET YOUR TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN đïž:
cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-berlioz-rachmaninov-mussorgsky/ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra end their 2025/26 season at Cadogan Hall in style, with an evening of art and romance đ¶
The concert opens with Berlioz's Hungarian March, a spirited piece drawn from a popular folk tune which was originally part of his dramatic legend The Damnation of Faustđ§ââïž
Pianist Radu-Gabriel Stoica is our soloist for Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2, an emotional tour-de-force which needs no introduction.
Finally, the orchestra performs Modest Mussorgskyâs Pictures at an Exhibition. Each movement, masterfully orchestrated by Ravel, depicts a different scene or portrait, ranging from a bustling market to the Great Gates of Kiev.đ
Tickets đïž: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-berlioz-rachmaninov-mussorgsky/ ... See MoreSee Less
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YMSO was honoured to perform at the EU Delegationâs Europe Day 2026 celebrations on Tuesday at Smith Square Hall. Our thanks goes out to the European Union in the UK for welcoming us to their wonderful event! đ¶đȘđșđŹđ§đ» ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
It’s about controlling what those systems can do and how far they are allowed to go. While the United States is tightening oversight and testing advanced AI models for security risks before release, Europe is moving in a different direction softening parts of its AI regulation to reduce pressure on businesses and stay competitive. This contrast reveals something deeper. There is no single path to governing AI. Some are prioritizing control. Others are prioritizing growth. But both are responding to the same reality: AI is no longer just innovation. It is infrastructure. Power. And potential risk. As capabilities accelerate, the world is being forced to make a choice. how to balance speed with safety. Because the same systems driving progress can also expose vulnerabilities, reshape economies, and redefine global power. What we are witnessing is not just technological evolution. It is the formation of a new global framework: Different rules. Different priorities. One shared consequence. The future of AI will not be shaped by technology alone. but by the decisions made around it. And those decisions are already diverging.
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Over and out! We have had a lovely day at @rwcmd holding auditions for the next group of talented musicians to join the orchestra đ¶ stay tuned for exciting concert announcementsâŠđș ... See MoreSee Less
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I think it’s wonderful you’ve taken the time and effort to reach students outside of London; to give them an authentic audition experience and, for those who are successful, a fabulous opportunity to rehearse and perform with an incredibly talented group of young musicians. Bravo!
We have had a wonderful few days holding auditions at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music. Full steam ahead for our final day of auditions at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama on Thursday! đ ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonightâs the night! Weâre thrilled to be back in @cadoganhall rehearsing Stravinskyâs Firebird ahead of this eveningâs concert! đŠâđ„
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Absolutely wonderful concert last night!!!đ
Turn it up to 11! đș
Weâve had a wonderful time as always rehearsing here at @bishopsgateinstitute ! âš
There are still some tickets available for tomorrowâs concert at Cadogan Hall, so get yours at the link below đŒđ¶
Tickets đïž: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-with-lily-mo-browne/ ... See MoreSee Less
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