One of the most exciting youth orchestras in the world, the National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) will see 15 brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians deliver an emotionally charged afternoon performance at Lighthouse Poole on Saturday 10 May.

Creating a musical universe without barriers, NOYO perform beautiful new pieces commissioned for the orchestra’s thrilling mix of acoustic and electronic instruments, including the Clarion accessible instrument. 

Two new commissions – the piano concerto Ring Out! by British Composer Award-winner Liam Taylor-West, and Fragile by Yfat Soul Zisso, on the theme of the environment – have been chosen by the musicians themselves. The programme also includes their bold take on Meredith Monk’s energetic, minimalist Parlour Games, and the musicians’ creativity is showcased in their joyful interpretation of the jazz funk tones of Lucky Chops’ Behroozi.

Barriers, written by past Orchestra member Oliver Cross, is a heartfelt tribute to lost friends and fellow disabled musicians. 

Tickets for under 25s are just £1.

This relaxed performance is suitable for all. It is designed to welcome neurodivergent and disabled audiences, families, and anyone who may benefit from a more informal atmosphere with a flexible approach to noise. Audience members are free to come and go from the Concert Hall as needed. If attending with young children, please help minimise excessive noise to avoid distracting the orchestra.

There will be a relaxed seating area with bean bags, and a chill out area outside the Concert Hall, for anyone needing quiet time before or during the performance.

The concert will be BSL interpreted, with the interpreter positioned on the right side of the stage.

There will be a RevoLOO situated close to the venue for those who require an accessible changing place. Stewards will be able to direct audience members to this.

For venue access information please visit https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/visit-us/access/

Those who are unable to attend in person can buy a ticket for the live-streamed performance and enjoy the concert from the comfort of their own home! More information on this link: https://bsolive.com/book-online/195001/

Works and composers 

Liam Taylor-West (arr. Ellen O’Brien) Ring Out!
Yfat Soul Zisso (arr. Liam Taylor-West) Fragile
Lucky Chops (arr. Ellen O’Brien) Behroozi
Meredith Monk (arr. Julia Koelmans) Parlour Games
Kate Whitley (arr. Liam Taylor-West) Falling
Oliver Cross (arr. Rhian Davies) Barriers 

“One of the most exciting young ensembles right now.” Michael Betteridge, composer 

NATIONAL OPEN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Ring Out! No more barriers, just great music 

SATURDAY 10 MAY 3pm (CONCERT HALL) 

Tickets and information 01202 280000 

www.lighthousepoole.co.uk