Two symphonies that channel Mozartian restraint with a modern twist in the first half followed by an indulgent half an hour of unashamed musical extravagance.
Sergei Prokofiev Classical Symphony
Georges Bizet Symphony in C
Nikolai Paganini Violin Concerto No 1
Charlotte Politi conductor
Inmo Yang violin
Sergei Prokofiev Classical Symphony
Composed in the green tranquillity of his idyllic summer house while the chaos of the 1917 Russian Revolution raged all around, Prokofiev’s happy and uncomplicated’ symphony dances along in a whirl of witty escapism and always raises a smile.
Georges Bizet Symphony in C
On the surface this enchanting symphony may seem like an exercise in Mozart worship by an equally precocious 17 year old composer but bubbling underneath is the exoticism that would make Carmen a hit a few years later. It has charm, elegance and an abundance of beautiful melodies.
Nikolai Paganini Violin Concerto No 1
More is definitely more in this flashy, extravagant, theatrical, technically jaw-dropping showpiece. It induced Paganini-mania at its premiere as the audience swooned over the charismatic composer-performer and critics wondered if he might actually be possessed by the devil. Soloist Inmo Yang won the International Paganini competition with a performance that was described as ‘captivating and exquisite’.
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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.