Join us for our 2025-26 season’s opening concert, Revolution! Experience an evening of powerful music as the concert opens with Uprising, a bold and exhilarating new work by contemporary composer Florence Anna Maunders—an electrifying piece that pulses with energy and innovation. Then, journey into the grandeur of the romantic era with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, the monumental "Eroica," celebrated for its heroic spirit, emotional depth, and revolutionary impact. This thrilling program bridges the modern and the timeless, promising a night of inspiration, intensity, and musical brilliance.

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Revolution

Meridian Playground

Washington Hall

The final concert of NOCCO’s 10th Anniversary Season kicks off with Florence Anna Maunders’ exhilarating and avant-garde contemporary work, Badder Gyrations. Following is Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto, FP 93, a piece featuring dramatics contrasts from dark, intense passages to moments of whimsical charm. Become enveloped by the powerful resonance of the magnificent organs at Seattle First Baptist Church and Blessed Sacrament Church. Finally, the performance will conclude with Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 6, D.589, highlighting NOCCO’s joyful energy with its lyrical melodies and elegant classical forms, and providing a delightful and uplifting finale to the 2024 - 2025 Concert Season.

REVEL

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Seattle First Baptist Church

**Music of Today: Composers’ Academy Philharmonia**

**Date & Time:** Sunday 2 June 2024, 6pm  
**Venue:** Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX  
**Admission:** Free, ticket required  

**Event Description:**  
Join us at the Royal Festival Hall for an evening of innovation and fresh musical expressions with the "Music of Today: Composers’ Academy Philharmonia." This special event, scheduled for Sunday, 2 June 2024, at 6pm, showcases the world premieres of three exceptional new works by rising stars in the contemporary music scene: Yfat Soul Zisso, Florence Anna Maunders, and Mathis Saunier.

After a year of intensive collaboration, these talented composers have worked closely with members of the Philharmonia Orchestra, participating in a series of masterclasses and workshops designed to refine their craft and bring their innovative compositions to life. The concert represents the culmination of this journey, offering audiences the unique opportunity to be the first to experience their creations.

**Programme:**  
- Florence Anna Maunders: *Bare Boss, Innit* (World premiere)  
- Mathis Saunier: *Noctopolis* (World premiere)  
- Yfat Soul Zisso: *Spiral* (World premiere)  

**Additional Information:**  
- **Running Time:** Approximately 40 minutes  
- **Recommended Age:** From 7 years  
- **Programme Notes:** Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes can be accessed a week before the event.  
- **Booking Information:** Priority booking is now open. General booking commences at 10am on Monday, 30 October. To book your free tickets and for more information, please visit the Philharmonia Box Office or call 0800 652 6717 (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm).

Don't miss this extraordinary showcase of contemporary music and the chance to support the next generation of composers. Reserve your tickets now for an unforgettable evening at the Royal Festival Hall.

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