Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony

Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

Dates/times in London time zone

Sunday 06 September 2026

19:30

Programme

Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976)	The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op.34
Simcock, Gwilym	Triple Concerto for Soprano Saxophone, Horn and Cello (BBC co-commission: world premiere)
Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904)	Symphony no. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op.95

Performers

Jess Gillam	Saxophone
Ben Goldscheider	French horn
Sheku Kanneh-Mason	Cello
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo	Conductor

BBC Young Musician has launched many classical careers since it began in 1978. Three of its 2016 finalists – Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason – are reunited a decade on in a specially commissioned Triple Concerto by former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Gwilym Simcock, full of rhythmic energy and joy. Britten’s colourful The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and the folk-inspired warmth of Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony complete a vibrant programme.

Seats from £19.34 to £71.36 (including booking fee*)

Recorded for broadcast on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer

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