Jess Gillam introduces Sunday Night Scala with four members of UK youth orchestras
Sunday Night Scala in the Youth Orchestra starts on Sunday 6 September
Last updated 28th Aug 2020
Starting on Sunday 6th September, we're delighted to be welcoming award-winning saxophonist Jess Gillam to Scala Radio, with a new series of Sunday Night Scala, this time featuring young musicians from youth orchestras across the UK.
Joining Jess on ‘Sunday Night Scala in the Youth Orchestra’ will be musicians from members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, the Chineke! Juniors and the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland. They'll share complete musical immersion and escapism with music they've personally selected, perfect for the end of the weekend.
One episode will also be hosted by a member of the National Open Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, the world’s first disabled-led national youth orchestra.
In addition to picking the music, all hosts will introduce their choices, explain why they picked them, and describe what the pieces are like to perform.
The series follows previous series ‘Sunday Night Scala on the Podium’ and ‘Sunday Night Scala in the Orchestra’, where Scala handed the mic over to world-class conductors and musicians respectively.
Jess Gillam said: “The collective experience of music making with a group of likeminded people in youth orchestras and groups is one of the most valuable and enjoyable experiences I have ever had! The nurturing, inspiring environment cultivated in many youth orchestras is extremely special - for me, the electric enthusiasm and passion is almost unparalleled. I’m very excited to hear the sparking energy on young performers on Scala!”
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When is Sunday Night Scala in the Youth Orchestra on Scala Radio?
Airing every Sunday evening, the first episode will begin on Sunday 6th September from 8-10pm, with Callum Davis, Principal Tuba at the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Scala Radio is available on digital radio across the UK, on the app, smart speakers, Sky 0216 and at scalaradio.co.uk.