Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and its new chief conductor Mark Wigglesworth, present a programme that highlights connections in Viennese music across generations at The Anvil on Saturday, January 25 (7.30pm) .
Mark Wigglesworth Pic: Sim Canetty-Clarke
The programme includes Johann Strauss II’s On the Beautiful Blue Danube, a sweeping waltz which conjures the elegance of the Viennese dancehalls, followed by Berg’s Violin Concerto, an emotion-packed farewell to the daughter of a friend, who died young. From the opening folksong depicting the innocent girl, to the final pages, where an angelic violin soars above a consoling melody in the orchestra, it is an unforgettable piece.
The concert ends with Brahms’ radiant Second Symphony, written while the composer was on holiday in the summer of 1877. It is predominantly warm, lyrical, and tender, building to an explosion of joy in the finale. It was immediately taken to the hearts of Viennese audiences, with its sunny themes and numerous dance-like melodies.
Violinist Alena Baeva
Violinist Alena Baeva, considered one of the most exciting and versatile soloists active on the world stage today, joins the orchestra as their new Artist-in-Residence for the 24/25 season.
Tickets for the concert are priced £45, £40, £34, £25, £17. Under 25s and f/t students pay £12 (includes £4 booking fee).
Contact the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244 or visit the website https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/bso-25-jan.
Take advantage of the free pre-concert talk in The Forge at 6.30pm to discover more about the pieces being played. To book your seat in advance, please contact the box office or visit the Anvil Arts website.