Chromatica arrives in spine-tingling style with Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man. Kristine Balanas’ “savage, bold, dramatic playing” then makes a charismatic presence on the stage for Barber’s Violin Concerto.
Aaron Copland Fanfare for the Common Man
Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
Sergei Prokofiev Sonata for Two Violins
Orchestrate
Manuel de Falla El amor Brujo (Love Bewitched)
Charlotte Politi conductor
Kristine Balanas violin
Natalia Kutateladze mezzo-soprano
Aaron Copland Fanfare for the Common Man (5 minutes)
You might recognise this truly spine-tingling music from films and TV but no recording can ever compare with the exhilarating experience of hearing it live.
Samuel Barber Violin Concerto (25 minutes)
Beautifully hummable melodies and a short, astounding display of virtuosity combine in this breathtaking showcase for violin performed by Kristine Balanas.
Sergei Prokofiev Sonata for Two Violins (5 minutes)
Kristine Balanas is joined by Maren Bosma, our orchestra leader, to open the second half of the concert. Enjoy seeing these two musicians up-close as they leave the stage and join you in the audience.
Orchestrate (10 minutes)
We’re unleashing the potential of young people by supporting schools to set up and write music for their own orchestras. We are so proud of the creativity and quality of the work being produced by the young musicians at Bobby Moore Academy that we’re putting them centre stage with us, bringing you their Gen-Z take on Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man.
Manuel de Falla El amor Brujo (Love Bewitched) (24 minutes)
Telling the story of a young gypsy woman whose new love affair is haunted by the ghost of her husband, this seductive set of flamenco-inspired dances and songs takes you straight into the heat and promise of an Andalusian night.
On Armistice Day Chromatica Orchestra presents an evening of music and readings that provides space for reflection while reminding us that mankind's capacity for creating art of extraordinary beauty endures even the darkest of times.
Find yourself truly immersed in the performance as the musicians surround you and light envelops you in this hour-long chamber music performance for wind instruments that will restore your equilibrium.
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