A celebration of British music: scandal, passion and youthful high spirits.
Prepare yourself to be thrilled and exhilarated by this programme of British music, spanning nearly 100 years and conducted with customary style by Nicholas Collon. Britten’s Double Concerto crackles with youthful energy and Elgar’s first symphony is as passionate as it is noble, imbued with what the composer called ‘massive hope for the future’.
Full programme:
Elgar: Introduction and Allegro
Britten: Double Concerto for Violin and Viola
Elgar: Symphony No.1
Performers:
Nicholas Collon Conductor
Vilde Frang Violin
Lawrence Power Viola
