Elgar's Cello Concerto
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This event took place on Thursday 31 October 2019.
- Thursday 31 October 2019
- Reading The Hexagon
Elgar's Cello Concerto
Thu 31 Oct 2019
Reading The Hexagon
Need to know
Repertoire
- Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Theme by Thomas Tallis
- Elgar Cello Concerto
- Rossini Overture: The Italian Girl in Algiers
- Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, 'Italian'
Features
- Valentina Peleggi Conductor
- Jamal Aliyev Cello
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
This concert is a perfect marriage of English and Italian orchestral favourites.
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis has been a staple of Classic FM's Hall of Fame top three for many years. The rich variety of layers and textures in the work makes it a powerful curtain-raiser for this evening's concert. Continuing in the same theme of lush Romanticism is Elgar's sublime Cello Concerto, performed by internationally renowned cellist Jamal Aliyev, winner of the the Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award 2017. Conductor Valentina Peleggi describes the Concerto as both glorious and terrifying, read her full commentary on the piece here.
Mendelssohn's buoyant and cheerful Symphony No.4 'Italian', closes this concert with panache and flair. The symphony incorporates native dance and folk rhythms and is a charming tribute to how Italy made him feel.
Pre-concert talk 6.30pm
The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)
This concert is supported by the Philip Loubser Foundation
