The Big Gig
Alistair Appleton introduces an evening from Birmingham's Symphony Hall celebrating the fifth birthday of Youth Music, which encourages music-making forthe under-18s.
Young musicians from all over the country are joined by pianists Joanna MacGregor and Julian Joseph , saxophonist Denys Baptiste and percussionist Evelyn Glennie. With musical styles as diverse as contemporary classical, R'n'B.jazz and swing, choral and indie, this concert gives the youngsters a professional platform to display their musical skills.