National Youth Orchestra - Shimmer

Tue 6 Jan 2026 at 7:30pm
Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Main Auditorium
Tue 6 Jan 2026
7:30pm
Tickets
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The National Youth Orchestra

Alexandre Bloch              conductor
Inbal Segev                         cello

Claude Debussy                Iberia
Karim Al-Zand                  City Scenes
Anna Clyne                        DANCE for cello and orchestra 
Maurice Ravel                  Rapsodie Espagnole

Experience the unique energy of The National Youth Orchestra as they radiate their passion for orchestral music across the nation. Discover the colourful world of Debussy’s Iberia and explore the dazzling musical landscapes in Ravel’s Rapsodie Espagnole.

Join 160 teenage musicians on an adventure through Anna Clyne’s enchanting DANCE, in dialogue with soloist, Inbal Segev. Explore City Scenes, Karim Al Zand’s vibrant soundscape of urban life, which in the composer’s own words “intensifies to reveal a glistening skyline” before “hurtling towards a final frenetic crash.”

Get ready for the incredible power of The National Youth Orchestra, alongside conductor Alexandre Bloch, as they take you on this unforgettable musical journey.

Age Guidance: 7+

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Running time: Doors: 6.30pm. 1st Half: 7.30pm – 8.15pm, 20 minute interval, 2nd Half: 8.35pm - 9.30pm

Tickets free for under 19s

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Season Ticket Discount
Please note: this concert is not part of the Nottingham Classics Orchestral Series but season ticket holders can claim their 30% discount if they add it to their booking.

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Make it a big night out and get bigger discounts by booking as a group. Save 20% for parties of 10 – 19 and 30% for parties of 20 or more, with a wide choice of seats for each member of your party.  Please contact  group.sales@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call on 0115 989 5555 to book.

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We run seven Concert Coaches, from Loughborough, Sleaford/Grantham, Southwell, Worksop/Retford, Ashbourne/Derby, Bakewell/Matlock and Lincoln/Newark. These offer affordable, stress-free return coach travel, picking up at convenient stops on the way and dropping off/picking up at the Royal Concert Hall doors. Please contact group.sales@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call on 0115 989 5555 to book.

Under 19s
Admission free

Under 26s and full-time students
Under 26s and students in full time education can book seats in any area of the hall for £5 each. Just select the Under 26 price from the drop-down list when selecting a seat. Please note: you may be asked to show proof of age or student status when you enter the auditorium.

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