Not long to go! Applications close at the end of the day tomorrow (Sunday 15th February) ❗️Only a few days left to apply for the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra 2026-2028! 🎉
Head over to ymso.org.uk/audition to apply. Applications are open for: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion, and Keyboard 🎹
Application deadline: Sunday 15th February 2026 ❗️ ... See MoreSee Less
Rehearsals are underway for our first concert of 2026 at Cadogan Hall this Wednesday! 🎶
The orchestra is sounding lush rehearsing Elgar's Enigma Variations this evening at the 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 🎺
The orchestra’s next concert is less than a week away!
We’re very excited to welcome our fantastic soloist, Kryštof Kohout 🎻
Kryštof Kohout is an award-winning Czech violinist, praised for his profound artistry, expressive virtuosity and dynamic performances as a captivating soloist and insightful chamber musician. Performing widely across Europe and the US, recent highlights include his Carnegie Hall debut recital, Musikverein Vienna, Konzerthaus Berlin, and Zeneakadémia Budapest, as well as festivals such as the Gstaad Menuhin Festival and Edinburgh International Festival.
Kryštof is a laureate of the Bartók World Competition, a recipient of the Musicians‘ Company Silver Medal, and he was recently selected as the sole instrumentalist to join the prestigious Classeek Ambassador Programme. A passionate chamber musician, Kryštof is a founding member of the Fibonacci Quartet, winners of both First and Audience Prizes at the 2024 Premio Paolo Borciani Competition. The Quartet have been selected as YCAT artists, Grands Residents at ProQuartet, and Britten Pears Young Artists.
This season sees Kryštof perform concertos with the BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, South Czech Philharmonic, and the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic, along with recital debuts at Wigmore Hall and Bridgewater Hall. Upcoming chamber performances take him to Berlin Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Philharmonie de Paris, and the Aldeburgh Festival.
Kryštof studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama with David Takeno and has also received an International Artist Diploma from the Royal Northern College of Music. He performs on a Gennaro Gagliano violin, generously loaned to him by the Tompkins Tate Musical Instrument Trust. Kryštof is generously supported by the Drake Calleja Trust, Hattori Foundation, Velehrad Trust, Countess of Munster Trust and the Comenium Musicum Scholarship.
Hear Kryštof perform Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with YMSO at Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 11th February, 7.30pm 🎶
In the third concert of its 2025/26 season, the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall for an evening of music by Chabrier, Sibelius, and Elgar 🎶
The evening opens with Chabrier’s España, a lively work brimming with rhythm and dance. Next, YMSO is joined by Czech violinist Kryštof Kohout in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, an intimate yet powerful work that balances the virtuosic demands of the soloist with the powerful presence of the orchestra 💃
The second half of the concert features Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Under the direction of conductor James Blair, the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra presents this monumental work that established Elgar as the leading British composer of his generation 🎻
Best training orchestra from 18+ in the world. There is nothing else like it on the planet. There are
www.ymso.org.uk/alumni/
alumni in virtually every professional orchestra in the U.K. and they appear in other ensembles too, including abroad.
Rehearsals are underway for our second concert of the 2025/26 season at Cadogan Hall this Wednesday! 🎶
The orchestra is sounding fantastic rehearsing Berlioz’s exhilarating Symphonie Fantastique this evening at Guildhall School of Music and Drama! 🪇
There are still tickets available for Wednesday’s concert - get yours now and don’t miss out on a thrilling evening of music from our exceptional group of young musicians 🧙♀️
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Not long to go! Applications close at the end of the day tomorrow (Sunday 15th February) ❗️Only a few days left to apply for the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra 2026-2028! 🎉
Head over to ymso.org.uk/audition to apply. Applications are open for: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion, and Keyboard 🎹
Application deadline: Sunday 15th February 2026 ❗️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Only a few days left to apply for the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra 2026-2028! 🎉
Head over to ymso.org.uk/audition to apply. Applications are open for: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion, and Keyboard 🎹
Application deadline: Sunday 15th February 2026 ❗️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight's the night! We’re so happy to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing Elgar's Enigma Variations ahead of this evening’s concert!🔒
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Put your dance shoes on! 💃🏻
We've had a fantastic time rehearsing here at @bishopsgateinstitute ! ✨
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-musician-symphony-orchestra-chabrier-sibelius-and-elgar/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Rehearsals are underway for our first concert of 2026 at Cadogan Hall this Wednesday! 🎶
The orchestra is sounding lush rehearsing Elgar's Enigma Variations this evening at the 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 🎺
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE🎟️: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musician-symphony-orchestra-chabrier-sibelius-and-elgar/ ... See MoreSee Less
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the very future of the music business - well done !
Go James.
The orchestra’s next concert is less than a week away!
We’re very excited to welcome our fantastic soloist, Kryštof Kohout 🎻
Kryštof Kohout is an award-winning Czech violinist, praised for his profound artistry, expressive virtuosity and dynamic performances as a captivating soloist and insightful chamber musician. Performing widely across Europe and the US, recent highlights include his Carnegie Hall debut recital, Musikverein Vienna, Konzerthaus Berlin, and Zeneakadémia Budapest, as well as festivals such as the Gstaad Menuhin Festival and Edinburgh International Festival.
Kryštof is a laureate of the Bartók World Competition, a recipient of the Musicians‘ Company Silver Medal, and he was recently selected as the sole instrumentalist to join the prestigious Classeek Ambassador Programme. A passionate chamber musician, Kryštof is a founding member of the Fibonacci Quartet, winners of both First and Audience Prizes at the 2024 Premio Paolo Borciani Competition. The Quartet have been selected as YCAT artists, Grands Residents at ProQuartet, and Britten Pears Young Artists.
This season sees Kryštof perform concertos with the BBC Philharmonic, Manchester Camerata, South Czech Philharmonic, and the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic, along with recital debuts at Wigmore Hall and Bridgewater Hall. Upcoming chamber performances take him to Berlin Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Philharmonie de Paris, and the Aldeburgh Festival.
Kryštof studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama with David Takeno and has also received an International Artist Diploma from the Royal Northern College of Music. He performs on a Gennaro Gagliano violin, generously loaned to him by the Tompkins Tate Musical Instrument Trust. Kryštof is generously supported by the Drake Calleja Trust, Hattori Foundation, Velehrad Trust, Countess of Munster Trust and the Comenium Musicum Scholarship.
Hear Kryštof perform Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with YMSO at Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 11th February, 7.30pm 🎶
TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎫:
cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musician-symphony-orchestra-chabrier-sibelius-and-elgar/ ... See MoreSee Less
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One of our alumni (Evie) has just landed a job at BBC Phil !
Just over two weeks to go! 🎉
In the third concert of its 2025/26 season, the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall for an evening of music by Chabrier, Sibelius, and Elgar 🎶
The evening opens with Chabrier’s España, a lively work brimming with rhythm and dance. Next, YMSO is joined by Czech violinist Kryštof Kohout in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, an intimate yet powerful work that balances the virtuosic demands of the soloist with the powerful presence of the orchestra 💃
The second half of the concert features Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Under the direction of conductor James Blair, the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra presents this monumental work that established Elgar as the leading British composer of his generation 🎻
TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/young-musician-symphony-orchestra-chabrier-sibelius-and-elgar/ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Just over 4 weeks left to apply for the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra 2026-2028! 🎉
Head over to ymso.org.uk/audition to apply. Applications are open for: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion, and Keyboard 🎹
Application deadline: Sunday 15th February 2026 ❗️Happy New Year, one and all!
We are pleased to announce that applications for the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra 2026-2028 are now open! 🎉
Head over to ymso.org.uk/audition to apply. Applications are open for: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion, and Keyboard 🎹
Application deadline: Sunday 15th February 2026 ❗️ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Happy New Year, one and all!
We are pleased to announce that applications for the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra 2026-2028 are now open! 🎉
Head over to ymso.org.uk/audition to apply. Applications are open for: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Harp, Percussion, and Keyboard 🎹
Application deadline: Sunday 15th February 2026 ❗️ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Best training orchestra from 18+ in the world. There is nothing else like it on the planet. There are www.ymso.org.uk/alumni/ alumni in virtually every professional orchestra in the U.K. and they appear in other ensembles too, including abroad.
Gemma Winfield
It’s tonight! We’re so happy to be back in Cadogan Hall rehearsing with Salome Jordania ahead of our concert tonight 🎹
See you later for a fantastique second concert of our 2025/26 season 🎃 ... See MoreSee Less
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A fabulous and enduring British institution. There can be very few professional musicians form the UK that have not played with this orchestra
The cavalry are coming! 🏇
We’ve had a great couple of evenings rehearsing here at @bishopsgateinstitute ✨
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-suppe-tchaikovsky-and-berlioz/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Rehearsals are underway for our second concert of the 2025/26 season at Cadogan Hall this Wednesday! 🎶
The orchestra is sounding fantastic rehearsing Berlioz’s exhilarating Symphonie Fantastique this evening at Guildhall School of Music and Drama! 🪇
There are still tickets available for 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-suppe-tchaikovsky-and-berlioz/ ... See MoreSee Less
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