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NYO: Illuminate

Musicians in the string section of the National Youth Orchestra on stage at the Barbican

Join us as The National Youth Orchestra shines a light on the brilliance, passion and musical potential of a new generation.

Experience the orchestra perform Ravel’s Boléro, a masterpiece of orchestration and evolving textures. Immerse yourself in Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s Catamorphosis, a sonic journey through nature, brought to life by the glimmering power of the orchestra. Discover the drama and grandeur of Nielsen’s Symphony No 4, a bold and imaginative work that radiates the passion of every performer on stage. As Nielsen once said: 'Music is life', and you’ll feel it in every note. 

Play your part in supporting a new generation of musicians, as the orchestra of 2025 perform together for the first time. Tickets are Free for Teens. 

The end time for this concert will be added here closer to the performance date

Produced by the Barbican

Members enjoy 20% off tickets.

No booking fees.

Corporate Members enjoy discounted ticket prices for this performance.

2 tickets max per booking. Subject to availability.

Become a Corporate Member

Free

Subject to availability

Wheelchair spaces and free companion seats may now be booked online. 

Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.

Booking a wheelchair space: Select a seat displaying the wheelchair user icon and then select wheelchair user ticket type. The ticket will be priced at the lowest price for that event. If you need an essential companion, please select the click the E icon next to the wheelchair space you have selected. 

Booking essential companion tickets: Please select at least two tickets and one of them will be automatically discounted to zero in the basket. 

Booking British Sign Language or Captioned Seats: Select seats in the area appropriate to your needs.

*Excludes £4 booking fee

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