GTMF presents the National Youth Orchestra (NYO-USA) on July 24

Experience the vibrant future of the country’s orchestral tradition in a performance by the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Part of the ensemble’s coast-to-coast North American tour and conducted by the great Sir Andrew Davis, this performance features new music by Valerie Coleman, commissioned by Carnegie Hall in celebration of NYO-USA’s 10th birthday, Berlioz’s wildly imaginative Symphonie fantastique, and Barber’s Violin Concerto, which highlights esteemed soloist Gil Shaham.
Sir Andrew Davis, conductor
Gil Shaham, violin
Valerie Coleman: Giants of Light (commissioned by Carnegie Hall
for NYO-USA’s 10th anniversary)
Barber: Violin Concerto
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
“Some of the best young orchestral players in America.” ~The New York Times
“This very large orchestra not only played with ferocious spirit and genuine personality, but it also produced refined performances notable for credible polish.” ~Los Angeles Times