Carlisle Classics: Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1

Royal Northern Sinfonia is joined on stage by cellist Laura van der Heijden and guest conductor Tess Jackson for an evening of French elegance and Russian wit.

Prokofiev’s ‘Classical’ Symphony opens with wit and sparkle – a playful homage to Mozart that brims with youthful energy and charm.

Saint-Saëns’ cello concerto wastes no time getting going. There’s no lengthy introduction; you’re just straight into the musical fireworks. And fireworks they are – the beginning and end of this piece are passionate and stormy, and surround a lighter, more dancelike central section.

Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte offers contrast, a gentle and hauntingly beautiful elegy that unfolds with poise and restraint.

Poulenc’s Sinfonietta continues the buoyant mood. A really lovable piece, it is full of humour and gorgeous orchestral textures, with an ending to send you home with a smile on your face – never predictable, always keeping you guessing.

This concert includes a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm in the auditorium.

You may also like the following events from Royal Northern Sinfonia:

• Next Sunday, 21st September, 02:00 pm, Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in Barnard Castle
• Next month, 5th October, 07:15 pm, Mozart's Clarinet Quintet in Stainton
• Next month, 18th October, 07:30 pm, Kendal Classics: Brahms' Violin Concerto in Kendal

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