Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony
A raw classical night.
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Three 2016 BBC Young Musician finalists – Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason – reunite a decade later for the world premiere of a Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock. The work, full of rhythmic energy, was specially commissioned by the BBC. The vibrant programme also features Britten’s colourful The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and the folk-inspired warmth of Dvořák’s iconic ‘New World’ Symphony. Recorded for broadcast on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer.
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The programme features a reunion of three former BBC Young Musician finalists performing a newly commissioned Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock, alongside orchestral classics by Britten and Dvořák.
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This event occurs on September 6, 2026, at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington.
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