
Brighton Youth Orchestra
Thu 11 Feb 2016
Laura van der Heijden cello
South Downs Percussion Ensemble & BYO Percussion
Andrew Sherwood, James Bingham, Adam Bushell conductors
Gabrieli Magnificat 'Anima mea' for 12 voices
Varèse Ionisation
John Rutter Three songs from The Sprig of Thyme
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
John Adams Lollapalooza
Copland Old American Songs, Appalachian Spring
From sacred sonority and classical elegance to toetapping Americana and a percussion showcase, variety and virtuosity characterise this exuberant concert by Brighton’s finest young musicians with the mesmerising cellist Laura van der Heijden, winner of BBC Young Musician 2012.