National Youth Orchestra: Horizons Tour

Name: National Youth Orchestra: Horizons Tour
Start: 2024-07-27T19:30:00-06:00
End: 2024-07-27T21:30:00-06:00
Location: #4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T5J 4B2

Schedule

Sat Jul 27 2024 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

#4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T5J 4B2 | Edmonton, AB

Witness the exceptional talent of Canada's young musicians in the National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) as they tackle beloved orchestral classics such as Ravel's La Valse.
Enjoy modern works by Canada's Violet Archer, France's Lili Boulanger, Finland's Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Germany's Paul Hindesmith. You’ll also hear exciting an contemporary work, Out of Thin Air, by SOCAN’s 2023 Emerging Composer "Under 21" winner Danial Sheibani. “NYO Canada thrives on exploring both iconic masterpieces and innovative works,” says Music Director, Naomi Woo, who will conduct this thrilling performance. “In our 2024 season, we'll delve into pieces that have shaped music history, building upon the legacies of past composers while also gesturing towards the future.”