National Youth acclaim for Barbican performance

The performance of the National Youth Band of Great Britain alongside the London Symphony Orchestra for James MacMillan's 'For the Fallen' has gained critical acclaim — and you can hear why.

The National Youth Brass Band on stage with the LSO in London on the weekend.

Tuesday, 06 November 2018

The recent appearance of the National Youth Band of Great Britain alongside the London Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Chorus in a concert commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War, has attracted widespread acclaim.

'All the Hills and Vales Along' by James MacMillan, and conducted by Gianandrea Noseda at London's Barbican on the weekend was described by Erica Jeal, writing in The Guardian newspaper, as a 'practical, performable piece and all to the good', whilst the 'full brass power is saved for moments of greatest effect', whose playing 'was first rate'.

Hear the performance

You can hear the concert 'For the Fallen' on Thursday evening (8th November) at 7.30pm on a 'Radio 3 in Concert' broadcast presented by Martin Handley.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00011hn

You can hear the concert 'For the Fallen' on Thursday evening (8th November) at 7.30pm on a 'Radio 3 in Concert' broadcast presented by Martin Handley4BR

Review

Guardian newspaper review:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/nov/05/lso-noseda-bostridge-review-james-macmillan-premiere-sorley-national-youth-brass-band-barbican

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us