Global Notes: National Youth Orchestra and Soloists
The Global Notes series of concerts from Dubai Opera and Encore Performing Arts continues with Chapter Six in the Studio on 2 March 2024.
In the Studio at Dubai Opera the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) will feature the talented musicians and the latest prize-winning soloists from the National Youth Orchestra Solo Concerto Competition 2024:
· First Prize Winner
Violinist, Alexandra Derkaloustian, performing Zigeunerweisen 'Gypsy Airs', Op. 20 by Sarasate
· Second Prize Winner
Violinist, Renée Youssef, performing Méditation from Thäis by Massenet
· Third Prize Winner
Violinist Oscar Lucero Beschi performing Praeludium and Allegro by Kreisler
· Most Promising Talent Winner
Violinist, Sian Willgoss performing the Presto from Spring from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi
The National Youth Orchestra is led by UAE-based Conductor and composer Mr. Jonathan Barrett, and presented by acclaimed Finnish violinist and Co-Founder Ms Eva Gräsbeck, Head of Strings, British bassoonist Ms Jackie Hayter, Head of Winds and Mr Ronald Vint, Head of Percussion. The NYO Dubai is led by Artistic Director, Amira Fouad.
The young musicians and guest artists will perform an uplifting programme of music from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to modern film scores, highlighting their extraordinary talent and dedication.
This year marks the sixth anniversary of the UAE’s National Youth Orchestra, which was founded in 2018. From just four original members the NYO reached over 140 members from over 25 countries, from ages 5-18, all from the local community in the UAE - and has quickly established itself as the largest and most prestigious youth orchestra in the region. The National Youth Orchestra represents the very best of the values that the United Arab Emirates stands for and actively promotes - generosity, endeavour, inclusivity, tolerance and above all compassion.
Book your tickets now for a night to remember.
Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.
6+ years would require a ticket to enter the event.
Below 6+ years are not permitted for the event.
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes including intermission
Alexandra Derkaloustian, Violin
First Prize Winner 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Zigeunerweisen 'Gypsy Airs', Op. 20
Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908)
Renée Youssef, Violin
Second Prize Winner 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Méditation from Thäis
Jules Massenet (1842-1912)
Oscar Lucero Beschi, Violin
Third Prize Winner 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Praeludium and Allegro
Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)
Reema Baroom, Violin
Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Violin Concerto No 3 in G Major KV -216 I. Allegro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Rosie Hutchings, Alto Saxophone
Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Concerto for Alto Saxophone & Orchestra
Ronald Binge (1910-1979)
With Magdalena Wajdzik, Piano Accompanist
National Youth Orchestra Brass Ensemble
Alexander Ghandour, Trombone
Julian Singh, Trombone
Jesse de Ronde-Ya, Tuba
Soldiers Poem
Arranged by Alexander El Ghandour
Summertime
George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Arranged by Alexander El Ghandour
National Youth Orchestra Woodwind Quartet
Lucas Mellor, Flute
Alexandra Teasel, Clarinet
Shreya Kopuri, Oboe
Diya Ranganathan, Bassoon
Water Music, Suite no 3, HWV350
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Arranged by Ray Thompson
The National Youth Orchestra Concert Band
Ms Jackie Hayter, Conductor
Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Shape of the Water
Alexandre Desplat (b. 1961)
Arranged by Robert Longfield
INTERVAL
The National Youth Orchestra Strings Camerata and Prize-Winning Soloists
Mr. Jonathan Winter Barrett, Conductor
Ms Eva Gräsbeck, Head of Strings
The Four Seasons
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Selected movements
Sian Willgoss, Violin
Most Promising Young Musician 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Spring from the Four Seasons - III. Presto
Eason Wu, Violin
Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Summer from the Four Seasons - III. Presto
Chloi Niamonitaki, Violin
Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Autumn from the Four Seasons - I. Allegro
Jiayi Zhang, Violin
Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Autumn from the Four Seasons - III. Allegro
Sofia Faghihy, Violin
Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition
Winter from the Four Seasons - I. Allegro Non Molto
