Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Overture to Don Giovanni (7 mins)
Robert Schumann
Cello Concerto (26 mins)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 39 (29 mins)
Dinis Sousa conductor
Eddie Pogossian cello
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Mozart could do dark and moody but he’s maybe better known for his upbeat, perky, optimistic music, and that’s definitely what we’ve got here. His Symphony No. 39 does have an element of mystery, but overall it’s a piece full of musical fireworks, with the final movement being nothing short of a triumphant romp, Mozart totally letting his hair down.
Schumann’s Cello Concerto, on the other hand drifts like a quiet conversation – graceful, elusive, and full of delicate turns, where beauty hides in whispers rather than grand gestures.
Concert lasts around 2 hours including a 20 minute interval.
FREE pre concert chat about tonight’s concert at 6.30pm in the auditorium.