Programme
- Holberg Suite
- Violin Concerto in A minor
- ‘Enigma’ Variations
Performers
- Roman Simovicviolin
- John Wilsonconductor
Concert information
The ‘Enigma’ Variations, Elgar’s musical portrait gallery of his “friends pictured within”, is both a miniature symphony, and a uniquely revealing glimpse into the soul of a creative artist – and in ‘Nimrod’ has one of the most memorable moments in all of British music. Grieg’s delightful mock-Baroque tribute to an 18th century poet has a surprisingly big heart, too. Russian composer Alexander Glazunov, meanwhile, enshrines the spirit of a great violinist in a lusciously romantic concerto that sings, dances and sparkles like no other. Join us for the first of our concerts as, under John Wilson’s unique touch, each work springs vividly to life.
(approximate finish time: 3.40pm)
Please note earlier than usual start time.
The concert will be recorded for future broadcast on 鶹 Radio 3.