Music Feature

The National Youth Orchestra at 60

Tuesday 13 March 2007 13:30-14:00 (Radio 4 FM)

Repeated: Saturday 17 March 2007 15:30-16:00 (Radio 4 FM)

Composer Mark Simpson looks at the history of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. Founded in 1947, the orchestra has seen thousands of teenagers pass through its ranks. Some, such as Simon Rattle, have become international stars.

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