London Youth Choirs (LYC) has announced the programme for its 10th anniversary concert which will feature performances from all of its members.
10 LYC choirs – made up of children and young people aged 7–23 from across 31 London boroughs – will be performing; Over 1,000 young singers have also been invited from across Brent, Ealing, Haringey, Lambeth, Southwark and Tower Hamlets.
New pieces written for the occasion will be premiered at the concert, written by Amy Bryce and Brenda Rattray who workshoped compositions with LYC members.
There will be a series of special guests including BRIT-nominated soprano and co-founder of the Kerslake Robshaw Foundation Camilla Kerslake and percussion stars O Duo.
500 free tickets are being offered to participating school pupils on free school meals, and a further 500 tickets will be offered at £10 for those under 21.
LYC artistic director Rachel Staunton said: ‘It is going to be an unforgettable night for everybody who has shared LYC’s journey so far, but most importantly for the young people who will walk out onto that incredible stage and raise their voices as one.’
Director of Programming and Engagement at the Royal Albert Hall, Matthew Todd, said: ‘LYC share our passion for making the arts inclusive and diverse, and have been an instrumental part of our ‘My Great Orchestral Adventure’ concerts, which offers an introduction to classical music for young audiences.’
Tickets will be on sale from 23 February on the Royal Albert Hall website.
