Usher HallEdinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
| Adams, John (b. 1947) | The Chairman Dances | |
| Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 | |
| Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957) | Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.43 |
Performers
| Royal Scottish National Orchestra | |
| James Ehnes | Violin |
| Edward Gardner | Conductor |
Big symphonies awaken big feelings – and when Sibelius’ Second Symphony reaches its majestic finish, it’s with a melody that might just stay with you for life. It’ll make a thrilling climax to a concert filled with incredible moments; from the grandeur of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, played by the incomparable James Ehnes, to John Adams’ uproarious ‘Foxtrot for Orchestra’ as Chairman Mao, a swing band and 80s minimalism collide under the Californian sun. What happens next? Scotland’s about to find out…
