Norwalk Youth Symphony Announces First Concert Of 70th Season

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Youth Symphony will kick off its landmark 70th anniversary season with a concert Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. at Norwalk Concert Hall, located at 125 East Avenue.

According to a news release provided by NYS, this celebratory performance will feature over 200 talented young musicians from Norwalk and 25 surrounding towns performing across six orchestras and ensembles.

The concert will pay tribute to the music teachers who have inspired and guided NYS musicians throughout their musical journeys and helped foster a lifelong love of orchestral and classical music, according to NYS.

"As we celebrate 70 years of music, mentorship, and community, we honor not only our young musicians but also the dedicated teachers who have shaped their journeys," Ritu Malik, board chair of the Norwalk Youth Symphony, said in a news release. "The Norwalk Youth Symphony continues to thrive because of this incredible partnership between passion and guidance."

The program will include beloved orchestral works such as:

• Symphony No. 5 — Ludwig van Beethoven
• Overture to The Barber of Seville — Gioachino Rossini
• Theme from Swan Lake — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Additional selections by Bach, Schubert, Dvořák and other classical composers.

Season highlights include the annual concerto competition, performances at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood and an upcoming tour in France, according to NYS.

Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are only available at the door.

More information is available at www.norwalkyouthsymphony.org.