a revolutionary orchestra reaches a landmark…

Orchestras aren’t commonplace in Indian classical music – but the UK is home to a groundbreaking orchestra, and the only one of its kind in the world.

SAMYO is the National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music and this year celebrates 10 years since a group of young British-born musicians first came together to redefine a genre, to create an entirely new sound in Indian music.

In this special anniversary concert, SAMYO10, the orchestra traces its decade-long journey exploring its roots in traditional raga music to more contemporary repertoire featuring bold themes and experimental cross-genre collaborations.  The programme features a special guest appearance by the National Youth Jazz Collective, and a brand new arrangement of a Western Classical piece, along with a selection of works by some of India’s most famous contemporary composers – all of which have been especially composed and arranged for the orchestra.

Working with the SAMYO over a number of years, world-renowned contemporary classical musicians including Lalgudi GJR Krishnan, Gaurav Mazumdar and Ranajit Sengupta and have contributed a series of compositions which have challenged and ignited the orchestra as it continues to surprise, push boundaries and experiment – always playing Indian music as never heard before.

celebrating 10 years of history in the making…

£12.50, £10.00, £7.50 / Limited 50% concessions available
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SAMYO10 – Celebrating 10 years of the National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music.