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Raphael Wallfisch, cello

with Northern Chamber Orchestra

Part of the Macclesfield Concert Season 2019-20

Add to my Calendar 09-11-2019 19:30 09-11-2019 21:30 36 Raphael Wallfisch, cello Raphael Wallfisch, one of the most distinguished solo cellists of our time, has for a number of years been President of the NCO. He plays Tchaikovsky’s original version of the Rococo Variations, which marries the expressive and virtuosic power of the instrument. Raphael gives the UK premiere of the concertino by Mieczyslaw Weinberg, a contemporary of Shostakovich who surpassed his friend in the quantity of symphonies and quartets he composed. His work has recently been gaining recognition from critics and audiences alike. Trombonist Gustav Holst shows the perfection of his string writing in the St Paul’s Suite, making characterful use of folk tunes. We end with the ever fresh 5th Symphony by the youthful Schubert. Heritage Centre, Macclesfield DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Heritage Centre
Roe Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6UT
England

Programme

Gustav Holst – St Paul's Suite, Op.29 no.2
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33
Mieczyslaw Weinberg – Cello Concertino, Op.42 (UK premiere)
Franz Schubert – Symphony no.5 in B flat major, D.485

Performers

Raphael Wallfisch – cello
Nicholas Ward – Director

Northern Chamber Orchestra

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Programme Note

Raphael Wallfisch, one of the most distinguished solo cellists of our time, has for a number of years been President of the NCO. He plays Tchaikovsky’s original version of the Rococo Variations, which marries the expressive and virtuosic power of the instrument. Raphael gives the UK premiere of the concertino by Mieczyslaw Weinberg, a contemporary of Shostakovich who surpassed his friend in the quantity of symphonies and quartets he composed. His work has recently been gaining recognition from critics and audiences alike. Trombonist Gustav Holst shows the perfection of his string writing in the St Paul’s Suite, making characterful use of folk tunes. We end with the ever fresh 5th Symphony by the youthful Schubert.

Raphael Wallfisch, cello

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