Usher HallEdinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2EA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
| Ligeti, György (1923-2006) | Two Preludes and Intermezzo from Le Grand Macabre | |
| Gershwin, George (1898-1937) | An American in Paris | |
| Glazunov, Alexander Konstantinovich (1865-1936) | Concerto in E flat major for alto saxophone and string orchestra, Op.109 | |
| Milhaud, Darius (1892-1974) | Scaramouche | |
| Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich (1839-1881) | Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Ravel) |
Performers
| James Mayhew | Artist |
| Jess Gillam | Saxophone |
| Royal Scottish National Orchestra | |
| Gemma New | Conductor |
Saxophonist Jess Gillam has become a household name in no time at all – she’s one of those artists who can light up a room with anything she plays. Tonight, together with conductor Gemma New, she champions Glazunov’s luscious Saxophone Concerto: the glowing heart of a concert that dances through Gershwin’s Paris, Ligeti’s fantasy world and Mussorgsky’s spectacular musical picture gallery: witches, troubadours, luminous skulls and dancing chickens, brought to life in some of the most dazzling music you’ll ever hear.
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