Smith Square HallSmith Square, London, London, Greater London, SW1P 3HA, United Kingdom
Festival: London Festival of Baroque Music
Dates/times in London time zone
| Thursday 06 November 2025 | 19:00 |
Programme
| Larter, James (b. 1994) | Toros: Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra | |
| Victoria, Tomás Luis de (1548-1611) | Ave Maria a 8 | |
| Boccherini, Luigi (1743-1805) | Symphony no. 6 in A major, Op.12 no.6 |
Performers
| Frederick Waxman | Director |
| James Larter | Percussion |
| Sinfonia Smith Square |
Spain has been a rich inspiration to poets, composers and artists for centuries.
This concert traces the musical fruits of that inspiration from the Renaissance to the present day.
At the heart of the program sits Toros, a new concerto for percussion and orchestra by James Larter. Drawing from the works of Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda, this world premiere performance promises virtuosic fireworks, playfulness and all the vivid colour of Picasso’s art and Neruda’s poetry.
Tracing the Spanish connection back in time we discover the ethereal harmonies of Renaissance master Tomás Luis de Victoria alongside the baroque exuberance of Boccherini’s ‘House of the Devil’, and works from the 20th century.
