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Havant Symphony Orchestra

Add to my Calendar 13-07-2024 19:30 13-07-2024 21:30 36 Havant Symphony Orchestra The most famous piece for cello and orchestra has to be the concerto written by Elgar.  Written in the aftermath of the first world war, it encapsulates a sense of the tragedy of war.  HSO will perform this glorious piece with celloist Joseph Spooner.   The concert offers two more famous works, music from Smetana's opera, 'The Bartered Bride' and Brahms' first Symphony. Oaklands School Concert Hall, Waterlooville DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Oaklands School Concert Hall
Stakes Hill Road
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 7BW
England

Programme

Bedřich Smetana – The Bartered Bride: Overture
Edward Elgar – Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85
~ Interval ~
Johannes Brahms – Symphony no.1 in C minor, Op.68

Performers

Joseph Spooner – cello
Jonathan Butcher – Conductor

Havant Symphony Orchestra

Programme Note

The most famous piece for cello and orchestra has to be the concerto written by Elgar.  Written in the aftermath of the first world war, it encapsulates a sense of the tragedy of war.  HSO will perform this glorious piece with celloist Joseph Spooner.   The concert offers two more famous works, music from Smetana's opera, 'The Bartered Bride' and Brahms' first Symphony.

Joseph Spooner and his cello

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