40th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Celebrate four decades of youthful brilliance at the 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert, brought to life by the exceptional talent of the Nottingham Youth Orchestras. Open your eyes to a pre‑concert jazz showcase by the Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) before the main event, when the soaring strings and percussion of all four youth ensembles take the stage. Under the masterful baton of James Lowe, Director of the Spokane Symphony, the orchestra will be joined by the virtuoso violinist Braimah Kanneh‑Mason—known for his work with Clean Bandit, BBC Proms, Harry Styles, and “Chineke!”—for a stirring solo performance. This immersive concert transports every seat into the heart of the music, with live cameras and a large‑screen projection providing stunning, up‑close views of the musicians throughout the evening. A family‑friendly landmark evening, the programme blends classical favourites with contemporary hits, featuring: - Ludwig van Beethoven (arr. Richard Meyer) – Symphony No. 5, 3rd movement - Traditional (arr. Douglas E. Wagner) – Folk Songs from the British Isles - Taylor Swift (arr. Michael Brown) – “Shake It Off” - Camille Saint‑Saëns – “Bacchanale” - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Excerpts from “The Nutcracker” - Robert W. Smith – “Into the Storm” - Samuel Coleridge‑Taylor – Violin Concerto Op. 80 - Sergey Prokofiev – “Lieutenant Kijé” Suite, Op. 60 (based on the 1934 film score by Aleksandr Faintsimmer). Join us for this unforgettable celebration of music and youth—details and tickets available upon request.