Event

Britten & Elgar

A celebration of British music: scandal, passion and youthful high spirits.

Prepare yourself to be thrilled and exhilarated by this programme of British music, spanning nearly 100 years and conducted with customary style by Nicholas Collon. Thomas Adès’s Hotel Suite: Powder Her Face finds a Duchess looking back on her life, lusts and memories of dancing the night away. Britten was in his ‘boy genius’ phase when he wrote his Double Concerto: it crackles with youthful energy in the hands of the brilliant soloists, Vilde Frang and Lawrence Power. Elgar’s first symphony is as passionate as it is noble, imbued with what Elgar called ‘massive hope for the future’.

This concert is generously supported by Jamie and Alison Justham.

About Britten & Elgar

PRE-CONCERT EVENT

Join us for a pre-concert event ahead of the evening's performance. More information about the event will be published closer to the time.

POWERFUL & ROMANTIC

'Mood markers' have been carefully assigned to each concert by CBSO Music Director Kazuki Yamada, visiting soloists and conductors, orchestra members and audiences.

If you’re new to this music or wanting to introduce it to a friend or family member, we hope that these badges help both signpost you towards the concerts that are perfect for you and encourage you to try something that you might not otherwise have considered.

So, whatever you’re in the mood for this season – you’re invited to discover your perfect music mix with us.

Full programme

  • Thomas Adès, Powder Her Face: Hotel Suite  (18mins)
  • Britten, Double Concerto for Violin and Viola  (25mins)
  • Elgar, Symphony No.1  (50mins)

Performers

  • Nicholas Collon

    Conductor

  • Vilde Frang

    Violin

  • Lawrence Power

    Viola

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