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This event took place on Saturday 10 June 2017.
- Saturday 10 June 2017
- Crawley The Hawth
Classical Favourites
Sat 10 Jun 2017
Crawley The Hawth
Need to know
Repertoire
- Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture (Fingal's Cave)
- Sibelius Finlandia
- Mozart Clarinet Concerto
- Dvořák Symphony No.9, 'From the New World'
Features
- Jamie Phillips Conductor
- Katherine Lacy Clarinet
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Opening this concert will be Mendelssohn’s mysteriously intense Hebrides Overture, which depicts the stormy tides and still waters in Scottish scenery. Moving from the Highlands to the Nordic, Sibelius’ symphonic poem Finlandia opens with snarling brass and thunderous timpani, building to its stirring climax brimming with drama.
The RPO's Principal Clarinet Katherine Lacy takes centre stage to perform Mozart’s ever-popular and charming Clarinet Concerto. Having recently placed No.7 in Classic FM’s Ultimate Hall of Fame, this piece brings together expressive and cheeky melodies. Concluding the evening, the Orchestra will perform Dvořák’s soaring masterpiece, his Symphony No.9, ‘From the New World’; inspired by Dvořák’s travels across America, his famous Symphony drew the Romantic era to a powerful close.
Meet the Musicians
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional musician in a world-famous orchestra? Now’s your chance to ask! Members from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be in the Foyer at 6.45–7.15pm to answer your questions. It’s free of charge and informal so pop in to say hello!