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Fri Nov 7th, 2025

Save the date! 🎉

In the second concert of its 2025/26 season, the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic programme of music by Suppé, Tchaikovsky and Berlioz 🎶

The evening opens with Light Cavalry Overture, a lively and spirited introduction by master of the operetta, Franz von Suppé. Next, YMSO is joined by Georgian pianist Salome Jordania in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a powerful work that balances the virtuosic demands of the soloist with the powerful presence of the orchestra 🎹

The second half of the concert is dedicated to Symphonie Fantastique, Berlioz’s vivid exploration of obsessive love and the supernatural. Under the direction of conductor James Blair, this concert offers an impressive display of both technical precision and emotional depth, highlighting the versatility of the orchestra and the enduring appeal of Romantic orchestral music 🧙‍♀️🎃

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-suppe-tchaikovsky-and-berlioz/
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Save the date! 🎉

In the second concert of its 2025/26 season, the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic programme of music by Suppé, Tchaikovsky and Berlioz 🎶

The evening opens with Light Cavalry Overture, a lively and spirited introduction by master of the operetta, Franz von Suppé. Next, YMSO is joined by Georgian pianist Salome Jordania in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a powerful work that balances the virtuosic demands of the soloist with the powerful presence of the orchestra 🎹

The second half of the concert is dedicated to Symphonie Fantastique, Berlioz’s vivid exploration of obsessive love and the supernatural. Under the direction of conductor James Blair, this concert offers an impressive display of both technical precision and emotional depth, highlighting the versatility of the orchestra and the enduring appeal of Romantic orchestral music 🧙‍♀️🎃

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-suppe-tchaikovsky-and-berlioz/

It has been fantastic to be back for another side-by-side day with the English National Ballet Philharmonic and conductor Maria Seletskaja ahead of their run of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty 💤

Our musicians have benefitted hugely from sitting within the orchestra and experiencing a full day of professional rehearsals first hand. Thank you for having us again!
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It has been fantastic to be back for another side-by-side day with the English National Ballet Philharmonic and conductor Maria Seletskaja ahead of their run of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty 💤

Our musicians have benefitted hugely from sitting within the orchestra and experiencing a full day of professional rehearsals first hand. Thank you for having us again!Image attachment
Wed Oct 8th, 2025

It’s tonight! We’re so happy to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing with Annemarie Federle ahead of our concert tonight 📯

See you later for a rip-roaring start to our 2025/26 season 🎶
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It’s tonight! We’re so happy to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing with Annemarie Federle ahead of our concert tonight 📯

See you later for a rip-roaring start to our 2025/26 season 🎶

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A wonderful concert! Well done all.

Great concert . Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it !. In a wonderful venue , one of my favourites .

Wed Oct 8th, 2025

We have had two brilliant evenings of rehearsal at the Bishopsgate Institute ahead of our concert this evening ⚡️

The exceptional Annemarie Federle is joining us for Ruth Gipps Horn Concerto and is sounding fantastic.

There is still time to join us tonight at Cadogan Hall! Book now to avoid missing out on a real treat 📯

TICKETS 🎫 cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-gipps-and-strauss/
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Sun Oct 5th, 2025

We’re BACK after our summer break rehearsing for our first concert of the 2025/26 season at Cadogan Hall this Wednesday! 🎻

The orchestra is sounding fantastic rehearsing Strauss’s masterpiece Ein Heldenleben for the first time this evening at Guildhall School of Music and Drama! 🦸‍♂️

There are still tickets available to Wednesday’s concert- get yours now and don’t miss out on a thrilling evening of music from our exceptional group of young musicians 🎶🎼

TICKETS: 🎫 cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-gipps-and-strauss/
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We’re BACK after our summer break rehearsing for our first concert of the 2025/26 season at Cadogan Hall this Wednesday! 🎻

The orchestra is sounding fantastic rehearsing Strauss’s masterpiece Ein Heldenleben for the first time this evening at Guildhall School of Music and Drama! 🦸‍♂️

There are still tickets available to Wednesday’s concert- get yours now and don’t miss out on a thrilling evening of music from our exceptional group of young musicians 🎶🎼

TICKETS: 🎫 https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-gipps-and-strauss/
Tue Sep 23rd, 2025

The orchestra’s next concert is just two weeks away!

We’re especially excited to welcome our fantastic soloist, Annemarie Federle 📯

Annemarie Federle was appointed as the Principal Horn of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) in 2023 at the age of 20, whilst still a student at the Royal Academy of Music. Annemarie is also the Principal Horn of the Aurora Orchestra, and is frequently in demand as a guest principal.

As a soloist, Annemarie was a finalist in the BBC Young Musician competition in 2020, a semi-finalist in the ARD International Music Competition in 2021, and the winner of the Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award in 2021. Her concerto performances include appearances with ensembles such as the LPO, Aurora Orchestra, London Mozart Players, English Chamber Orchestra, Munich Chamber Orchestra (as part of the ARD competition), and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (BBC Young Musician competition).

Annemarie recently graduated with First Class Honours from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she was awarded the ‘King’s Commendation for Excellence’.

Hear Annemarie perform Ruth Gipps’ Horn Concerto with YMSO at Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 8th October, 7.30pm 🎶

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎫:
cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-gipps-and-strauss/

Photo credits: Olivia da Costa 📷
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The orchestra’s next concert is just two weeks away!

We’re especially excited to welcome our fantastic soloist, Annemarie Federle 📯

Annemarie Federle was appointed as the Principal Horn of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) in 2023 at the age of 20, whilst still a student at the Royal Academy of Music. Annemarie is also the Principal Horn of the Aurora Orchestra, and is frequently in demand as a guest principal.

As a soloist, Annemarie was a finalist in the BBC Young Musician competition in 2020, a semi-finalist in the ARD International Music Competition in 2021, and the winner of the Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award in 2021. Her concerto performances include appearances with ensembles such as the LPO, Aurora Orchestra, London Mozart Players, English Chamber Orchestra, Munich Chamber Orchestra (as part of the ARD competition), and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (BBC Young Musician competition).

Annemarie recently graduated with First Class Honours from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she was awarded the ‘King’s Commendation for Excellence’.
 
Hear Annemarie perform Ruth Gipps’ Horn Concerto with YMSO at Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 8th October, 7.30pm 🎶

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎫:
https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-gipps-and-strauss/

Photo credits: Olivia da Costa 📷

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We are pleased to announce that we have launched an Instagram page! Be sure to head over and give @youngmusiciansso a follow 🎉

The wait is almost over! 🎉

After a restful summer break, the orchestra is so excited to be back at Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 8th October to launch its 2025/26 season with a programme you won’t want to miss 🎶

YMSO’s opening concert is built around Richard Strauss’ orchestral epic, Ein Heldenleben. The work is a dazzling display of the composer’s ability to tell a story through music, in this case seemingly portraying himself as the hero 🦸‍♂️

Sibelius chose to cast his country rather than himself in the starring role of his tone poem, Finlandia, which opens the concert. Ruth Gipps’ Horn Concerto is a family affair, written for her son as a showcase of his virtuosity. There is no doubt this will be on display once more in young star Annemarie Federle’s performance 📯

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎫: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-gipps-strauss/book/1146241/
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The wait is almost over! 🎉 

After a restful summer break, the orchestra is so excited to be back at Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 8th October to launch its 2025/26 season with a programme you won’t want to miss 🎶

YMSO’s opening concert is built around Richard Strauss’ orchestral epic, Ein Heldenleben. The work is a dazzling display of the composer’s ability to tell a story through music, in this case seemingly portraying himself as the hero 🦸‍♂️

Sibelius chose to cast his country rather than himself in the starring role of his tone poem, Finlandia, which opens the concert. Ruth Gipps’ Horn Concerto is a family affair, written for her son as a showcase of his virtuosity. There is no doubt this will be on display once more in young star Annemarie Federle’s performance 📯

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎫: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-sibelius-gipps-strauss/book/1146241/

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Hey James, remember Heldenleben with dear John Canter??

YMSO, the essential orchestral training and a demanding audience. 👍

Doireann Ní Aodáin pls contact James Blair and get signed up for this amazing Orchestra through this post

🌍🎶Today is #WorldMusicDay! We're proud to support amazing organisations like Liberty Choir UK, Alina Orchestra and Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra - YMSO that are transforming lives through the power of music across the UK.

Thank you for all you do to make music more accessible, impactful and transformative. 🎼

#GarfieldWestonFoundation #WorldMusicDay #MusicForGood
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It’s a beautiful day here in London, and we’re thrilled to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing for tonight’s concert with conductor Scott Wilson and soloist Piers Lane! 🎹

There are still a few tickets remaining, so why not step in from the sunshine and join us for an unforgettable evening of music?☀️🎼

🎫: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-elgar-stanford-strauss-ravel/
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It’s a beautiful day here in London, and we’re thrilled to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing for tonight’s concert with conductor Scott Wilson and soloist Piers Lane! 🎹

There are still a few tickets remaining, so why not step in from the sunshine and join us for an unforgettable evening of music?☀️🎼

🎫: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-elgar-stanford-strauss-ravel/Image attachmentImage attachment

We’ve had a great couple of evenings rehearsing here at University of West London!

There are still some tickets available for tomorrow’s concert at Cadogan Hall, so get yours at the link below 🎶🎼

TICKETS 🎫: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-elgar-stanford-strauss-ravel/
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We’ve had a great couple of evenings rehearsing here at University of West London!

There are still some tickets available for tomorrow’s concert at Cadogan Hall, so get yours at the link below 🎶🎼

TICKETS 🎫: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-elgar-stanford-strauss-ravel/

It’s great to be back together rehearsing on a sunny Sunday evening ahead of our final concert of the season this Wednesday at Cadogan Hall! ☀️

The orchestra is delighted to be working with guest conductor Scott Wilson once again, and we are especially excited to welcome soloist Piers Lane for our first rehearsal of Stanford’s Concert Variations Upon an English Theme 🎹

There are still tickets available to Wednesday’s concert - get yours now and don’t miss out on what promises to be a fantastic evening of music! 🎶🎼

TICKETS 🎫: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-elgar-stanford-strauss-ravel/
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It’s great to be back together rehearsing on a sunny Sunday evening ahead of our final concert of the season this Wednesday at Cadogan Hall! ☀️

The orchestra is delighted to be working with guest conductor Scott Wilson once again, and we are especially excited to welcome soloist Piers Lane for our first rehearsal of Stanford’s Concert Variations Upon an English Theme 🎹

There are still tickets available to Wednesday’s concert - get yours now and don’t miss out on what promises to be a fantastic evening of music! 🎶🎼

TICKETS 🎫: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musicians-symphony-orchestra-elgar-stanford-strauss-ravel/
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