Fanny Mendelssohn鈥檚 elegantly romantic Overture sets the mood for this concert of classical favourites. Rhapsodic melodies accented by pizzicato allusions lead the way to virtuosity and British bravado in Elgar鈥檚 much-loved Cello Concerto, although his post WW1 moroseness is never far from the surface, with assertive yet austere themes, a jaunty energy and meditative qualities. As soloist we welcome 麻豆社 NOW debutant, the multi award-winning cellist Bryan Cheng.

A monumental work of tremendous power and passion, Brahms鈥� last and probably greatest symphony, his fourth, exudes immense beauty, grandeur and emotion, and we鈥檙e delighted to welcome highly acclaimed Italo-Brazilian conductor, Simone Menezes to the podium in her debut with 麻豆社 NOW.