The NYOC kids are alright. The National Youth Orchestra of Canada always puts together a big band – and this year was no exception. Indeed, when the NYOC played in Toronto on Wednesday (Aug. 26), hosted by Toronto Summer Music, the stage of Koerner Hall had to be enlarged to accommodate the 92 students in the orchestra.
The substantial size of the NYOC tends to govern orchestra’s programming, which is usually dominated by hefty scores from the Romantic, Impressionist and Modern eras. As well, the orchestra always hits the road with a new Canadian work in its music folders. And when it’s time for an an encore, the NYCO has a charming tradition of singing a couple of a-cappella selections. (They are a multi-talented bunch.)
The substantial size of the NYOC tends to govern orchestra’s programming, which is usually dominated by hefty scores from the Romantic, Impressionist and Modern eras. As well, the orchestra always hits the road with a new Canadian work in its music folders. And when it’s time for an an encore, the NYCO has a charming tradition of singing a couple of a-cappella selections. (They are a multi-talented bunch.)
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