The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is committed to the development of New Zealand’s young orchestral musicians through the NZSO National Youth Orchestra.
Since its inception in 1959, the National Youth Orchestra has played a vital role in providing a unique opportunity for the country’s most gifted young orchestral performers, many of whom have gone on to forge successful careers as orchestral players, soloists, chamber musicians and teachers.
‘NYO is a valuable experience for a young musician because it brings together the best musicians in the country to work together and receive valuable coaching from NZSO players.’
Paul Robertson, Timpani, NYO 2012
The NZSO is continuing to build an exciting programme of activities for the National Youth Orchestra. Each year musicians will be recruited for the orchestra for a period of 12 months and will all take part in the main concert programme.
In 2013 the orchestra look forward to a fantastic programme with world-class conductors, soloists and tutors.
2013 PROGRAMME
Summer Season 5 – 8 February 2013
(Current NYO auditioned players)
Conductor: Kenneth Young
Programme:
GRIEG Two Norwegian Airs
STRAUSS Serenade for Winds
ARNOLD Brass Quintet 1
BALLARD – World Premiere (winner of the TODD Competition)
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 Op.73 in D Major
Concert: Wellington – Friday 8 February / 6:30pm / Wellington Town Hall
View the 2012-2013 season players list >
August Season 26-31 August 2013
(New orchestra appointed following auditions in April)
Conductor: Richard Gill
Soloist: Lara Melda (Piano)
Programme:
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto 3
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
LOGAN Composer in Residence Commission
Concert:
Wellington – Friday 30 August / 6:30pm / Michael Fowler Centre
Auckland – Saturday 31 August / 7:30pm / Auckland Town Hall
IMPORTANT DATES
| 1 February | Applications open and orchestral excerpts available (for participation in August season) |
| 15 March | Closing date for applications |
| 20-27 April (various) | Auditions |
| Sun 21 April | University of Wellington, New Zealand School of Music, ACR |
| Tue 23 April | Please note changed venue: Canterbury University, School of Music, Room 205 |
| Fri 26 April | University of Waikato, Academy of Performing Arts, Concert Chamber |
| Sat 27 April | Please note changed venue: University of Auckland, School of Music, Music Theatre |
| Fri 26 April | Closing date for receipt of all recorded auditions |
| Fri 31 May | Audition results mailed out |
| Fri 14 June | Final date for accepting place in August season |
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2013 Brochure