Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Overture to Don Giovanni (7 mins)
Al destin, che la minaccia from Mitridate (5 mins)
Ballet Music from Idomeneo (23 mins)
Bella mia fiamma (9 mins)
György Kurtág
Four capriccios for soprano and chamber
orchestra (11 mins)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 39 (29 mins)
Dinis Sousa conductor
Louise Alder soprano
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. Kurtág’s spare, enigmatic music is the perfect counterpoint, a palate cleanser
between the rich offerings from Mozart.
Concert lasts around 2 hours including a 20 minute interval
FREE pre concert chat about tonight’s concert at 6.30pm in the auditorium.