Montgomery, Jessie (b. 1981) | Strum | |
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) | Symphonie Nr. 34 in C-Dur, KV338 | |
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Violinkonzert in D-Dur, Op.61 |
Nicola Benedetti | Direktor, Violine |
Benjamin Marquise Gilmore | Direktor, Violine |
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.