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30 Jul 2026, Hoddinott Hall

National Open Youth Orchestra

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ National Orchestra of Wales
National Open Youth Orchestra
15:00 Thu 30 Jul 2026 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
Up to twenty brilliant disabled and non-disabled young musicians from the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) join guest players from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ NOW in a concert that redefines what a modern orchestra can be.
Up to twenty brilliant disabled and non-disabled young musicians from the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) join guest players from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ NOW in a concert that redefines what a modern orchestra can be.

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Up to twenty brilliant disabled and non-disabled young musicians from the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) join guest players from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ NOW in a concert that redefines what a modern orchestra can be.

Expect a dazzling mix of instruments, from strings and brass to accordion, harp and electronic sounds, creating a soundworld that’s bold and fresh. Don’t miss their vivid performance of selections from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and their joyful take on Florence Price’s Juba Dance, complete with swanee whistle! Michael Betteridge’s electrifying Soaring Through Sparks stars soloist Alessandro Vazzana, who plays the Clarion electronic instrument using head movement.

This will be a concert full of heart, with NOYO performing Oliver Cross’s Barriers, a moving tribute to disabled musicians. Under the theme #ThisIsOurOrchestra, everyone has a part to play, on stage and in the audience, as musicians unveil a new co-commission by Charlotte Harding, created in partnership with the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

This relaxed performance is suitable for all, including neurodivergent and disabled audiences, and families.