National Youth Orchestra August 8, 2012

Since its formation in 1956, this internationally acclaimed youth orchestra has set the standard for such ensembles, generating rave reviews, winning awards, and launching the careers of many top musicians. “The National Youth Orchestra of Canada has a proud tradition of waking Canadians from their midsummer musical slumbers . . . [often] outperforming the professional ensembles the members hope to join.” (The National Post, Canada). Discover classical music’s stars of tomorrow in this free performance of Dvorak, Shostakovich and a new work by Canadian composer Adam Sherkin, Terra Incognita.