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Led by the dynamic Music Director Naomi Woo, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada presents a defiant and visionary program, spanning fiery 20th-century masterpieces and bold modern creativity.

Experience the raw power of Shostakovich ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s Symphony No. 10, a defiant 20th-century masterpiece. Written under Soviet oppression, its triumphant finale features Shostakovich ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s coded musical signature (DSCH)—a symbol of artistic resistance.
Immerse yourself in the shimmering waves of Debussy ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s La Mer. This revolutionary work reimagines the sea through "endless variations of rhythm and colour," blending impressionist beauty with orchestral daring. Finally, discover the future of Canadian music with a world première by Nicholas Protsack. Hailed by the Canadian Music Centre as "a composer to watch," Protsack's new work merges environmental themes with experimental improvisation, creating a sonic journey for the modern age.