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National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain with Jaime Martín (conductor)

When
Monday January 6, 2020 at 19:30
Where
Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Tickets
£11 - £28, under 25s £5; discounts available for multibuy bookers, subscribers and groups
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  1. Auf den Strassen zu singen Op 15 - Hanns Eisler
  2. Sinfonia da Requiem Op 20 - Benjamin Britten
  3. Symphony No 11 in G minor, 'The Year 1905' Op 103 - Dmitry Shostakovich

At a time when the world faces multiple crises, the spirit of protest is gathering pace. This concert by the world’s greatest orchestra of teenagers channels the spirit of resistance into a potent programme. Hanns Eisler’s songs of protest were one of the defining sounds following the First World War, and his 1928 song for choir and snare drum will have visceral impact, delivered by the 160 voices of the National Youth Orchestra. Benjamin Britten’s protest was more personal, his pacifism leading him to leave Britain for America, where he composed his Sinfonia da Requiem, its searing grief also a lament on the wartime tragedy faced by millions. Shostakovich’s symphonic memorial divided opinion, his detractors accusing him of toeing a party line in commemorating the 1905 massacre outside the Tsar’s Winter Palace. But shift the focus of his symphony to Hungary in 1956, and this dramatic piece becomes a powerful commentary on the brutal Soviet suppression, as well as a rallying call for continued defiance.

Pre-concert talk, 6.20pm in the auditorium: Conductor Jaime Martín and members of the NYO introduce the programme.

National Youth Orchestra Teen Hangout: Discover the stories behind the music at this free and friendly pre-concert event for teenagers. Admission free, but please book in advance - 0115 721 0622 or group.sales@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

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Venue
Royal Concert Hall
Theatre Square
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 5ND
England
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