Opera North Youth Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony and more

The Opera North Youth Orchestra performs Dukas, Elgar, Bruch, Pärt and Tchaikovsky's Second Symphony at Dewsbury Town Hall.

The Opera North Youth Orchestra, made up of young musicians aged 16–21 from across the North, returns to Dewsbury Town Hall for an afternoon concert showcasing each section of the orchestra. Led by conductor Oliver Rundell, the programme includes Dukas's Fanfare from La Péri, Elgar's Serenade for Strings, Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 with violinist Matteo Cimatti, Pärt's Fratres and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2. The players are coached by members of the Orchestra of Opera North, and the concert celebrates their achievements this academic year as part of the Kirklees Concert Season 2026–27.