YMSO is delighted to return to Cadogan Hall for the first concert of its 2023/24 season. The evening begins with Johann Strauss Jr’s Die Fledermaus Overture, an upbeat and lively piece that is sure to get everyone’s toes tapping.

The concert continues with the Oboe Concerto by Richard Strauss, featuring talented soloist and YMSO alumnus, Fergus McCready.

In the second half, the Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s beloved Fifth Symphony, a true masterpiece of the classical repertoire which will tug at the heartstrings with its soaring melodies and sweeping themes

The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra brings together outstanding young players from across the UK, who are on the threshold of their orchestral careers. Every professional orchestra in the British Isles contains alumni of YMSO, many of whom are section principals.