The nimble, Classical wit of Mozart’s Symphony No 35 is here set against the expansive sensuality and Romantic richness of Mahler’s great orchestral song-cycle Das Lied von der Erde.
Reflect on the highs and lows of Brexit in a new work by Sawhney, performed by him, members of his band, the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and singers from London Contemporary Voices.
This programme explores the full emotional gamut of baroque music, from the heartbreaking beauty of Bach’s ‘Erbarme dich’ to the many extrovert moods of Vivaldi’s ‘La notte’ concerto.
VivaldiFlautino Concerto in C major, RV443 (arr in G major for Recorder)
BachHarpsichord Concerto No 3 in D major BW V1054
SammartiniRecorder Concerto in F major
Bach‘Erbame Dich’ from St Matthew Passion
BachOboe Concerto in D minor BWV1059r (arr for Recorder)
BachConcerto for Harpsichord No 7 in G minor BWV1058
VivaldiFlute Concerto in G minor ‘La Notte’, Op 10 No 2 RV439
Britten's ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ presented by Guildhall
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Guildhall School’s Opera department presents Britten’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s magical tale of lovers, fairies and comic mix-ups, one of the most popular of all 20th-century operas.
A woman’s life and love? For Milton Court Artist-in-Residence Roderick Williams, Schumann’s great song cycle opens up some remarkably modern perspectives on identity and the human heart.
The Piano (15) with the London Contemporary Orchestra
Jane Campion’s Oscar-winning gothic romance is screened with a live performance of Michael Nyman’s emotion-laden score by members of the London Contemporary Orchestra.
