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National Youth prepare for MacMillan world premiere with LSO

The youngsters of the National Youth Brass Band will be part of a world premiere of a new James McMillan (above) work at the Barbican in London this weekend, inspired by the war poet Charles Sorley.

Sorely
  The work by James Macmillan is set to the words of the poet Charles Sorley

The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is preparing for one of the most significant concert appearances of its 66 year history, when they take to the stage at the Barbican in London on Sunday 4th November to be part of the orchestral world premiere of James MacMillan's work, 'All the Hills and Vales Along'.

Setting words by Charles Sorley, a poet killed in action in 1915, it addresses rows of soldiers on their way to the front: "On, marching men, on to the gates of death with song"4BR

On, marching men

Directed by Gianandrea Noseda, the band will share the stage with the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Chorus for the work commissioned to commemorate 100 years since the Armistice of 1918, and which remembers the human cost of war.

Setting words by Charles Sorley (above), a poet killed in action in 1915, it addresses rows of soldiers on their way to the front: "On, marching men, on/ To the gates of death with song/ … Give your gladness to earth's keeping/ So be glad, when you are sleeping..."

Masterclasses

In addition to being part of the intense rehearsal process this weekend, the talented youngsters will also enjoy masterclasses and workshops led by the likes of LSO stars Philip Cobb, Peter Moore, Patrick Harrild and Neil Percy.

They will also have the opportunity to attend the LSO Discovery Day at LSO St. Luke's, when the composer, Sir James Macmillan will discuss the inspiration for his new music alongside LSO Managing Director, Kathryn McDowell.

Setting words by Charles Sorley, a poet killed in action in 1915, it addresses rows of soldiers on their way to the front: "On, marching men, on to the gates of death with song"4BR

Concert details

The concert takes place on Sunday 4th November starting at 7.00pm at The Barbican Concert Hall,
London.

To find out more and book tickets go to:
https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/icalrepeat.detail/2018/11/04/1269/-/james-macmillan-s-all-the-hills-and-vales-along.html

Image: Philip Gatward

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