“The Pride of Youth” is a bright, dynamic overture that celebrates the energy, enthusiasm and determination of youth. From the opening bars, a triumphant fanfare heralds an irresistible momentum, evoking the vitality and optimism of life's first steps.

The work unfolds in a dialogue between heroic passages and more lyrical moments, symbolising the aspirations, dreams and challenges of growing up. Driving rhythms and luminous harmonies breathe an atmosphere of conquest and hope, while more int...