| Friday 11 June 2027 | 19:00 |
| Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) | Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K492: Overture | |
| Vasks, Pēteris (b. 1946) | Viola Concerto | |
| Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897) | Serenade no. 2 in A major, Op.16 |
| Timothy Ridout | Director, Viola |
| Manchester Camerata |
Timothy Ridout joins Manchester Camerata for an evening of sublime orchestral works featuring Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro Overture, a burst of charm and energy. The programme includes Pēteris Vasks’ Viola Concerto, a searching, emotional work, closing with Brahms’ Serenade No.2, a warm, violin-less piece about hope and renewal that explores diverse musical worlds.
Experience a programme of orchestral works with Manchester Camerata and internationally acclaimed violist Timothy Ridout, a former BBC New Generation Artist. This concert explores different musical worlds, driven by invention, colour, and emotional depth.
We open with Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro. It’s a sparkling, recognisable start, full of wit, energy, and momentum. Its rapid string writing and orchestral playfulness capture Mozart’s genius for drama and theatrical flair! The journey continues with Pēteris Vasks’ expressive Viola Concerto. This work has emotional contrast and spiritual depth. Written for Maxim Rysanov, it places the viola at its centre as a searching, solitary voice.
We close with Brahms’ Serenade No.2 in A major. This early work shows a composer shaping his orchestral voice. Written without violins, it has a warm, mellow sound, with violas, cellos, and woodwind taking the lead. It moves between still moments, folk rhythms, and bright passages. This piece is about hope and renewal, holding darkness and light side by side. This is a rare chance to hear these works together.
Price: £25-£40
