York Symphony Orchestra

York Symphony Orchestra The oldest amateur orchestra in York - www.yso.org.uk Founded in 1898, the York Symphony Orchestra is the city's oldest amateur orchestra.

Its aim is to give amateur musicians in York and the surrounding area the opportunity to rehearse and perform works from the orchestral repertoire. It is particularly keen to encourage younger players, and many of its soloists are young musicians with links to York. The orchestra meets weekly for rehearsals and gives three concerts each year, in November/December, March, and June/July. The York Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity no 515145

28/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined York Symphony Orchestra tonight! 🎶👏

It was a fantastic evening of music-making, and we’re incredibly grateful to our wonderful audience for your support. A special thank you as well to our brilliant soloist Will Clark for an outstanding performance of the Violin Concerto in D major by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 🎻✨

From the flowing landscapes of Vltava to the thrilling finale of Borodin’s Symphony No. 2, it was a joy to share this music with you all. 🌊🔥

We look forward to welcoming you again at our Summer Concert on Saturday 11 July ☀️ — more details coming soon!

‼️SOLD OUT‼️We are pleased to say that tonight’s concert is SOLD OUT!! Thank you to all of you who’ve bought tickets to ...
28/03/2026

‼️SOLD OUT‼️

We are pleased to say that tonight’s concert is SOLD OUT!! Thank you to all of you who’ve bought tickets to support us and of course the incredible Will Clark.

Apologies to those of you hopeful to get a ticket on the door this evening, unfortunately we are now at capacity so please don’t make the journey to the venue as we will not be able to accommodate you this time, though we can’t wait to see you at the next one!

Thank you all, YSO 🎻🎶

Today’s the day!Join York Symphony Orchestra tonight at 19:30 at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall for:🌊 Smetana – Vltava🎻...
28/03/2026

Today’s the day!

Join York Symphony Orchestra tonight at 19:30 at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall for:

🌊 Smetana – Vltava
🎻 Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto (soloist Will Clark)
🔥 Borodin – Symphony No. 2

‼️SOLD OUT‼️

Tonight we rehearse with our soloist! 🎻Will Clark joins York Symphony Orchestra for rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s perfor...
27/03/2026

Tonight we rehearse with our soloist! 🎻

Will Clark joins York Symphony Orchestra for rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

These rehearsals are where everything comes together — balancing the orchestra with the soloist, refining the musical details, and shaping the interpretation we’ll share with the audience this weekend.

Only two days to go - get your tickets!
https://yso.org.uk/store/Saturday-28-March-2026-p88112063

Just two days to go until our March concert.Join York Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening at 19:30 at the Sir Jack Ly...
26/03/2026

Just two days to go until our March concert.

Join York Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening at 19:30 at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall for an evening of Romantic orchestral music featuring works by Bedřich Smetana, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Alexander Borodin.

There’s still time to book online or buy tickets on the door.

🎟 https://yso.org.uk/store/Saturday-28-March-2026-p88112063

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote his Violin Concerto during a period of personal turmoil in 1878, shortly after leaving Mo...
25/03/2026

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote his Violin Concerto during a period of personal turmoil in 1878, shortly after leaving Moscow to recover from a difficult time in his life.

During a stay in Switzerland, inspiration struck quickly, and the concerto was composed in just a few weeks.

Despite the emotional circumstances in which it was written, the music itself is full of vitality, lyricism, and brilliant energy — which is perhaps why audiences have loved it for nearly 150 years.

One of the joys of live orchestral music is hearing the incredible variety of sounds an orchestra can create.On Saturday...
24/03/2026

One of the joys of live orchestral music is hearing the incredible variety of sounds an orchestra can create.

On Saturday, you can hear:

🪈 shimmering woodwinds depicting flowing water in Smetana’s Vltava
🎻 breathtaking violin virtuosity in Tchaikovsky’s concerto
🎺 bold brass and powerful orchestral writing in Borodin’s Symphony No. 2

Every section of the orchestra gets a moment to shine.

One of the most striking aspects of Will Clark’s performances is the dramatic stage makeup they create as part of their ...
23/03/2026

One of the most striking aspects of Will Clark’s performances is the dramatic stage makeup they create as part of their artistic presentation.

Remarkably, Will designs and applies the entire look themselves before each performance — a process that takes around an hour.

The result is a distinctive visual identity that complements their expressive and theatrical performance style.

We’re excited to see (and hear!) this unique artistry when Will joins York Symphony Orchestra this Saturday.

Our March concert offers a journey across the Romantic musical landscape:🌊 Smetana – Vltava🎻 Tchaikovsky – Violin Concer...
20/03/2026

Our March concert offers a journey across the Romantic musical landscape:

🌊 Smetana – Vltava
🎻 Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto
🔥 Borodin – Symphony No. 2

From the flowing river landscapes of Bohemia to the dazzling virtuosity of a Russian concerto and the heroic sweep of a powerful symphony, this programme showcases the colour and emotional range of the late Romantic orchestra.

Join York Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 28 March at 19:30.

🎟 Tickets: https://yso.org.uk/store/Saturday-28-March-2026-p88112063

The concert concludes with the powerful Symphony No. 2 in B minor by Alexander Borodin.Borodin had a remarkable life bey...
18/03/2026

The concert concludes with the powerful Symphony No. 2 in B minor by Alexander Borodin.

Borodin had a remarkable life beyond music—he was also a respected chemist and academic. Composition was something he pursued alongside his scientific career, yet he still produced some of the most distinctive orchestral music of the 19th century.

His Second Symphony is sometimes nicknamed the “Heroic Symphony” because of its bold themes, dramatic contrasts, and triumphant energy.

Rehearsals are well underway for our March concert, and the orchestra has been busy bringing this fantastic programme to...
16/03/2026

Rehearsals are well underway for our March concert, and the orchestra has been busy bringing this fantastic programme to life.

Since the start of the year, we have been working on the flowing orchestral textures of Vltava, the powerful themes of Borodin’s Second Symphony, and preparing for the spectacular Violin Concerto in D major by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

There’s still plenty of time to book your tickets and join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening of live orchestral music on Saturday 28 March at 19:30 at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.

🎟 Tickets:
https://yso.org.uk/store/Saturday-28-March-2026-p88112063

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