THE National Youth Orchestra of Wales will celebrate its 70th birthday with its final concert of their 2016 tour at St David’s Hall on Friday, August 5.
Plus, the world’s oldest national youth orchestra will be joined by conductor Carlo Rizzi, and there will be a specially written piece entitled A Fanfare of Our Youth by NYOW alumnus Gareth Wood to mark the milestone anniversary.
Also on the repertoire is Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra and Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben.
Earlier in the day at 1pm in the L3 Lounge, the National Youth of Wales Young Composers will perform a concert showcasing new music written by some of Wales’ emerging talent.
Tickets to see the NYOW at 7.30pm cost £15.
Reductions of £2 off each ticket for Friends of St David’s Hall, over-60s, claimants and disabled people (plus one companion).
Tickets for under 25s are priced £5.
Tickets for NYOW Young Composers at 1pm are priced £5 and half-price tickets when booked with the NYOW evening performance.
To book your seats, please visit stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk or call the box office on 029 2087 8444.
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