City Halls: Concert HallCandleriggs, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 1NQ, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Friday 15 December 2023 | 19:30 |
Programme
| Montgomery, Jessie (b. 1981) | Strum | |
| Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) | Symphony no. 34 in C major, K338 | |
| Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 |
Performers
| Nicola Benedetti | Director, Violin |
| Benjamin Marquise Gilmore | Director, Violin |
| Scottish Chamber Orchestra |
Sublime, serene, majestic – Beethoven’s Violin Concerto is all of those, but it’s also a lot of fun. Scottish superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti has been immersed in the piece for many years, and discovers new depths at every performance.
Beforehand, Benjamin Marquise Gilmore co-directs the orchestra in Mozart’s thrilling journey from stately, ceremonial pomp to opera-style exuberance in his captivating Symphony No. 34. New York composer Jessie Montgomery provides a rhythmic workout to begin the evening in her fiery Strum.
