Concerts: Season 2011/12
Saturday 5 November 2011: Mahler Symphony no.2
Mahler Symphony no.2 'Resurrection'
Mahler's much admired and deeply spiritual second symphony is an extended personal statement scored for choir, vocal soloists and large orchestra. We are pleased to present this performance with local choirs and in collaboration with the Musicians Benevolent Fund, in this year of their ninetieth birthday celebrations.
Saturday 10 March 2012: Bartók and Brahms
Dvořák Slavonic Dances
Bartók The Miraculous Mandarin Suite
Brahms Piano Concerto no.2 soloist, Tom Poster
Dvořák's lively and tuneful Slavonic Dances are ever popular with audiences. Bartók's evocation of seduction and brutality in The Miraculous Mandarin is one of the most sensational and exciting of 20th century scores. For Brahms' dramatic and lyrical 2nd Piano Concerto we are delighted to be joined again by the versatile pianist Tom Poster.
Saturday 16 June 2012: Beethoven and Strauss
Beethoven Symphony no.5
Strauss Don Quixote cello soloist, Paul Watkins
Strauss's Don Quixote richly illustrates the adventures of Cervantes' deranged hero. Paul Watkins, one of Britain's foremost and best loved cellists joins the orchestra in performing the leading solo part.
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