The Glasshouse International Centre for Music: Sage OneSt Mary's Square
Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, North-East, NE8 2JR, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Saturday 27 February 2027 | 19:30 |
Programme
| Dukas, Paul (1865-1935) | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | |
| Walton, William (1902-1983) | Viola Concerto | |
| Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943) | Symphonic Dances, Op.45 |
Performers
| John Wilson | Conductor |
| Edgar Francis | Viola |
| Sinfonia of London |
Rachmaninov was in the USA when he wrote Symphonic Dances, and there’s definitely a tinge of home sickness in his music, a longing for his Russian homeland. It’s full of big bold tunes and strong rhythms, but there’s something nostalgic too. William Walton’s Viola Concerto is (slightly) more restrained – soulful and full of gorgeous musical textures, with little references to jazz and blues styles.
Tickets – £5.00 to £55.00
