Italian Romance
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This event took place on Friday 11 October 2019.
- Friday 11 October 2019
- Crawley The Hawth
Italian Romance
Fri 11 Oct 2019
Crawley The Hawth
Need to know
Repertoire
- Mozart Così Fan Tutte: Overture
- Martucci Notturno No.1
- Bruch Violin Concerto No.1
- Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, 'Italian'
Features
- Gianluca Marcianò Conductor
- Francesca Dego Violin
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Tonight’s concert celebrates Italy’s rich tradition of orchestral music. The Overture to Mozart’s sharply satirical Così fan tutte opera provides a playful opening, which gives way to Martucci’s lush and pensive Notturno No.1, with its yearning melodic lines and soothing orchestration.
A highlight of this evening will be Bruch’s much-loved Violin Concerto No.1 performed by Italian violinist Francesca Dego. This piece unleashes the full spectrum of the instrument and to this day is one of the most popular works in the violin repertoire.
Mendelssohn’s buoyant and cheerful Symphony No.4, ‘Italian’ closes this concert with panache and flair; a charming expression of how Italy made him feel.