£42.50 (Non JG member)
Overview
CANCELLED
GLINKA Valse-Fantaisie ELGAR Cello Concerto in E Minor Op.85. TCHAIKOVSKY Suite No.3 in G Major Op.55The final concert of this season sees the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra performing in all its glory with CONDUCTOR LAUREATE BARRY WORDSWORTH. This afternoon’s programme is unashamedly romantic, starting with the fabulous Valse–Fantaisie by Glinka. Initially written for the piano and only orchestrated 20 years later, this piece was heavily influenced by his time studying in Italy, although based on folk-tunes gathered in his native Russia. Barry is joined by one of our favourite guest artists, the cellist Thomas Carroll, who will perform Elgar’s magnificent Cello Concerto, possibly one of the greatest cello concertos ever written. Commissioned in 1900 Elgar wrote and completed the concerto whilst living in Brinkwells cottage in Fittleworth, West Sussex. Made famous by a superb recording by Jacqueline du Pré in the 1960s, it has become one of the most popular concertos and a classical best seller. Originally conceived as a symphony, Tchaikovsky’s Suite No.3 closes our season. Tchaikovsky wrote this tuneful work, complete with a brilliant set of variations as its fourth movement, early on in his career. It had a rapturous first performance, with audience and critics alike complementing the skill and melodic brilliance of its composition. If you prefer stalls seats for this concert please let me know on the booking form.