Our Leader & Principal Stephanie Gonley brings her experience and dedication to this exquisite all-string programme. 50 years after his death, Britten’s creativity is brilliantly captured in his vibrant Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, a vivid tribute to his revered teacher and mentor.
Experience the full drama of Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, a monumental work of profound spiritual depth and emotional intensity, with three outstanding soloists including Dame Sarah Connolly appearing in the role of the angel.
We perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, one of the most enduring and vivid works in the violin repertoire. Praised by The Guardian as “a knockout from start to finish”, Harriet Mackenzie brings insight, clarity and expressive depth to music of colour, contrast and vitality.
It is a real pleasure for us to perform at the magnificent Palau de la Música in Valencia, a hall renowned for its beautiful acoustics and vibrant musical life. This concert feels particularly special as we are joined by our Principal Guest Conductor, Roberto Forés Veses, performing in his hometown; always a meaningful moment for both conductor and orchestra.
A programme of timeless elegance and expressive power under the direction of Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses with pianist Lusine Khachatryan and soprano Sarah Fox
The first of two performances on tour with a programme centred on Beethoven, the programme opens with Arriaga’s Overture in D major, a bright and confident work by the composer often known as the “Spanish Mozart”, before moving to Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, noted for its lyrical dialogue between soloist and orchestra. We close with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, a work full of energy, wit and momentum.
As part of our May tour, we are delighted to perform at the Baluarte Auditorium in Pamplona, conducted by our Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses with Steven Isserlis as soloist.
The programme opens with Arriaga’s Overture in D major, a bright and confident work by the composer often known as the “Spanish Mozart”. We are then joined by Steven Isserlis for Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2 in D, a work that combines elegance, virtuosity and expressive warmth, performed by one of the most respected cellists of his generation. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, a work full of energy, wit and momentum.
As part of our May tour, we look forward to performing at the Kursaal Auditorium in San Sebastián, joined by our Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses and the distinguished cellist Steven Isserlis.
It is an honour for us to be part of the Úbeda Festival, performing at the beautiful Hospital de Santiago Auditorium, a remarkable setting with such a rich cultural history. This concert marks the second performance on tour of this programme, and we are delighted to share it as part of this distinguished festival.
We are delighted to support a special collaboration with the Choir of King’s College London, bringing together young musicians from Princeton High School through the UNESCO ASPnet Schools Network.
We return to Halifax with a programme featuring Vaughan Williams, Piazzolla and Grieg, alongside the premiere of a new arrangement of Malcolm Arnold’s English Dances, performed with musicians from the Calderdale Music Youth Ensemble.
Joined by the internationally acclaimed pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja and conductor Marzena Diakun, we present a programme that brings together three masters of the Classical tradition: Haydn, Mozart and Schubert.
