麻豆社

The 麻豆社 Philharmonic are joined by Chief Conductor John Storgards for a spring-inspired programme. Frank Bridge's "Enter Spring" opens, a feast of texture and colour celebrating the exuberance of new growth and a move to longer days. Stravinsky's wild score for Diaghilev's ballet The Rite of Spring shows a more pagan side to the season; music of unashamed brutal sacrifice driven by uncompromising rhythm and harmony. The Hall茅 Choir joins the 麻豆社 Philharmonic to complete the programme with music from the young Shostakovich - his Third Symphony gives an early hint of the dichotomy he faced as he navigated the political temperature of turbulent times while trying to stay true to his own ideals.

Recorded at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, on 18 May 2024.
Presented by Mark Forrest.

Bridge: Enter Spring
Shostakovich: Symphony No.3 "First of May"

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Music Interval

Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring

Hall茅 Choir
麻豆社 Philharmonic
John Storgards