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English Symphony Orchestra perform Mendelssohn, Schumann and a World Premiere

Philip Sawyers' Violin Concerto is given a first performance by Alexander Sitkovetsky

Part of the English Symphony Orchestra 2017-18

Add to my Calendar 25-02-2018 15:30 25-02-2018 17:30 36 English Symphony Orchestra perform Mendelssohn, Schumann and a World Premiere ClassicalSource hailed the work of Philip Sawyers, English Symphony Orchestra Composer-in-Association, as “the kind of music music lovers have been looking for for decades.” With a melodic genius and a dramatic sense of form, his new Violin Concerto, heard here in its world premiere, is one of the most anticipated new scores of the year. The concert concludes with Schumann’s bracing and poignant C major Symphony, a work of tremendous power and humanity and a touching manifestation of Schumann’s dedication to his wife, Clara. “Woods has seized on the essence of this Schumann Symphony. His reading is smooth, grand and exciting… One of the best recordings of the work. Five stars” Audiophile Audition Free pre-concert ESO Youth Orchestra performance at 2.45pm Shire Hall, Hereford DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Shire Hall
St Peter's Square
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2HX
England

Programme

Felix Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture 'Fingal's Cave', Op.26
Robert Schumann – Symphony no.2, Op.61
Philip Sawyers – Violin Concerto

Performers

Alexander Sitkovetsky – violin
Kenneth Woods – Conductor

English Symphony Orchestra

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Programme Note

ClassicalSource hailed the work of Philip Sawyers, English Symphony Orchestra Composer-in-Association, as “the kind of music music lovers have been looking for for decades.” With a melodic genius and a dramatic sense of form, his new Violin Concerto, heard here in its world premiere, is one of the most anticipated new scores of the year. The concert concludes with Schumann’s bracing and poignant C major Symphony, a work of tremendous power and humanity and a touching manifestation of Schumann’s dedication to his wife, Clara.

“Woods has seized on the essence of this Schumann Symphony. His reading is smooth, grand and exciting… One of the best recordings of the work. Five stars” Audiophile Audition

Free pre-concert ESO Youth Orchestra performance at 2.45pm

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