Clyne, Arnold and Shostokovich at West Road Concert Hall
Saturday February 7
£10.00 – £20.00Anna Clyne is one of today’s foremost contemporary composers; in 2013, her concert overture ‘Masquerade’ opened the last night of the Proms. Inspired by 18th century concerts in London pleasure gardens, involving dancers, acrobats, street entertainers and masquerades, the piece evokes a sense of fun and celebration.
Reuben Anelay will perform Malcolm Arnold’s Trumpet Concerto. Arnold began his professional life as principal trumpet in the Philharmonia orchestra, so it is no surprise that this compact concerto shows off the instrument brilliantly, from fanfares to wistful melodies to virtuoso fireworks, all in the space of 12 minutes.
On 22 June 1941, Germany invaded Russia. Shostakovich was turned down for military service because of his poor eyesight, which meant he could begin work on his 7th Symphony. Working frantically, even throughout the siege of Leningrad, he completed it in under six months. Smuggled out of Russia on microfilm, the symphony became a propaganda piece for the Allies; its extraordinary emotional power and the circumstances of its composition make it one of the most significant works of the 20th century.
Performers – Robert Hodge – Conductor/ Philippa Barton – Leader/ Reuben Anelay – Trumpet
Tickets available online from www.ticketsource.co.uk Email info@ccso-online.org.uk for more information
£20 (adults), £10 (students), £6 (under 14)
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