National Youth Orchestra of Iraq

Karzan Mamood: For Dilan (London premiere)
Osama Abdulrasol: Habibu (London premiere)
Gordon McPherson: Mother's Blood - Oud Concerto (London premiere)
Interval
Gabriel Fauré: Elégie, Op.24 arr. for cello & orchestra
Franz Schubert: Symphony No.4 in C minor (Tragic)

The National Youth Orchestra of Iraq (NYOI) makes its highly anticipated London debut with cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and oud soloist Khyam Allami, performing under the baton of Musical Director Paul MacAlindin.

The concert features a new oud concerto by Gordon McPherson, funded by Creative Scotland and the NYOI will be joined by players from the Edinburgh Youth Orchestra.

National Youth Orchestra of Iraq
Paul MacAlindin conductor
Julian Lloyd Webber cello
Khyam Allami oud