Thu 7 March 7.30pm Theatre
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Musical Landscapes
Anu Tali Conductor
Jennifer Pike Violin
Sibelius Karelia Suite
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3
Vaughan Williams Lark Ascending
Elgar ‘Enigma’ Variations
Sibelius’ evocative Karelia Suite opens this concert. Filled with upbeat, catchy melodies as well as moments of quiet contemplation, this stunning work sets a wonderful tone for the evening.
Next, the esteemed Jennifer Pike performs Mozart’s exquisite and intimate Third Violin Concerto followed by Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, with its lyrical violin line soaring to the heavens. Voted the nation’s favourite piece by Classic FM listeners a staggering eight times, this portrait of a bird taking flight is a firm favourite of audiences everywhere.
Elgar’s ever popular and quintessentially English ‘Enigma’ Variations provides a fantastic finish to this performance. A landmark piece not just for Elgar, but for British music.
Tickets: £16-£32. Child: £10. Subscribe to the Classical Music Season to save money. To see all 2018/19 classical season concerts click here.
Pre-Show Talk 6.30pm - An entertaining and illuminating talk prior to the concert click here.
Tickets: £4. Free to subscribers, Hawth Friends and under 16s.