Expect futuristic electronics and dazzling soundscapes from the NYOS orchestra at the Usher Hall this summer. Venturing into the depths of the cosmos, our journey begins with Iris ter Schiphorst’s Gravitational Waves, a piece inspired by the 2015 detection of colliding black holes. Camille Pépin’s Laniakea follows, its shimmering orchestral textures and luminous motifs evoking the path of innumerable planetary systems on the vast currents of the universe.

NYOS Summer Concert

Usher Hall

Expect futuristic electronics and dazzling soundscapes from the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland at Perth Concert Hall this summer. Venturing into the depths of the cosmos, our journey begins with Iris ter Schiphorst’s Gravitational Waves, a piece inspired by the 2015 detection of colliding black holes. Camille Pépin’s Laniakea follows, its shimmering orchestral textures and luminous motifs evoking the path of innumerable planetary systems on the vast currents of the universe. The programme comes full circle with Gustav Holst’s The Planets, each movement an iconic portrait of our solar system. Combining majestic brass, intricate woodwinds, and rhythmic drive, Holst’s classic orchestral suite conjures cosmic wonder and human drama with aplomb. It remains a cornerstone of the national repertoire.

Iris ter Schiphorst

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Jul 12, 2026

NYOS Summer Concert · Usher Hall

Jul 10, 2026

NYOS presents: Cosmic Sounds · Perth Theatre and Concert Hall

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