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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra This Sceptred Isle 1
City Halls : Grand Hall
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Martyn Brabbins kicks off the BBC SSO’s British music series with a fine symphony that has been unfairly neglected since its unsuccessful 1960 premiere. However, Walton’s Second Symphony has been making a comeback in recent years as an eloquent late flowering of the composer’s inspiration. Britten’s Les illuminations, settings of poems by Rimbaud, encompasses an enormous dramatic range, from biting wit to deep pathos. Elgar’s ‘concert overture’ In the South is actually a big, dynamic symphonic movement, a fitting climax to the second part of this three-part programme. Susan Gritton ends with the first concert performance of three extra songs that Britten left out of the published score of Les illuminations, which have recently been orchestrated by Colin Matthews.
Please note the early start time of this concert
6.15pm Pre-Concert Prelude (in the Recital Room): Composer Colin Matthews talks to Martyn Brabbins about his work on Benjamin Britten’s newly-orchestrated songs.
NB there will be no Coda after this concert
Tickets: £23, £19, £16, £10
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Concessions
Over 60's, SSO Club Members, Registered unemployed - £2 off full price single tickets
Registered disabled and their companions will receive a 50% discount on any single full price ticket
Those in full time education can buy tickets for £5
Get a group of 10 together and get one extra ticket free
Featuring:
Works:
Walton - Symphony No.2
Britten/Matthews - Three Songs from Les Illuminations
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