National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
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The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in 1948 by Ruth Railton, is a prominent youth orchestra consisting of members aged 13 to 19. The NYO holds annual auditions across the UK, requiring a minimum standard of ABRSM/Trinity Guildhall/London College of Music Grade 8 Distinction. The orchestra assembles thrice-yearly for residential courses, performing works by Romantic, 20th-century, and contemporary composers. Notable performances include appearances at the BBC Proms and venues such as Barbican Hall and Royal Festival Hall. In 2011, the NYO was shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society's Best Ensemble Award, received the Queenâs Medal for Music in 2012, and won the Royal Philharmonic Society's Ensemble award in 2015. The orchestra has collaborated with distinguished conductors including Vladimir Jurowski, Marin Alsop, and Sir Simon Rattle.
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- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: III. Von der groÃen Sehnsucht by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- The Peacemakers: Anthem - Peace, triumphant peace (Barratt, Anne Frank, St. Seraphim of Sarov) featuring Karl Jenkins
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: IV. Von den Freuden und Leidenschaften by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Jenkins: The Peacemakers: VI. Healing Light: A Celtic Prayer featuring London Symphony Orchestra
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: V. Das Grablied by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: VII. Der Genesende by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: VI. Von der Wissenschaft by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: IX. Nachtwandlerlied by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: VIII. Das Tanzlied by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring - ballet (1913): Part 1- The Adoration of the Earth: The Wise Man by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring - ballet (1913): Part 1- The Adoration of the Earth: Game of Abduction by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: II. Von den Hinterweltlern by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
- Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30, TrV 176: I. Einleitung, oder Sonnenaufgang by National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
