Event Details
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Flights of Inspiration 2
City Halls : Grand Hall
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The second fresh-minted BBC Commission inspired by the music of Brahms comes from Stuart MacRae, former BBC SSO Composer-in-Association and one of the most strikingly individual talents to emerge in British music in recent years. Brahms’ Second is often thought of as the ‘sunniest’ of his symphonies, but while the last two movements are certainly among his most carefree creations, there’s a gentler, more thoughtful mood in the first half of the piece that slightly contradicts that light-hearted image. Scottish star mezzo Karen Cargill proved herself a fine Mahler interpreter with Donald Runnicles and the BBC SSO at City Halls a few years ago, and here she sings Mahler’s five beautiful songs of love, loneliness and longing.
6.45pm Pre-Concert Prelude (in the Recital Room): Stuart MacRae talks to Simon Lord, Music Producer BBC SSO, about his new work, and about the inspiration he has found in the music of Brahms.
Post-Concert Coda (approximately 10 minutes after the end of the main concert): Karen Cargill sings short solo works by Brahms, accompanied by Donald Runnicles, piano.
Tickets: £23, £19, £16, £10
Fees:
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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:
Stuart MacRae - Homage à Brahms (World Premiere)
