Montgomery, Jessie (n. 1981) | Strum | |
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) | Symphonie no. 34 en ut majeur, K338 | |
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Concerto pour violon et orchestre en ré majeur, Op. 61 |
Nicola Benedetti | Direction musicale, Violon |
Benjamin Marquise Gilmore | Direction musicale, Violon |
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.