Americana I: Copland, Barber, Adams and Korngold
- Jump to →
- What you'll hear
- All about the music
Evocative. Mesmeric. Still and frenetic.
Who’s on stage
Royal Northern Sinfonia are directed by their Artistic Partner Maria Włoszczowska for this night of classical Americana.
What they’re playing
America is the thread that runs through tonight’s music – three American composers; Samuel Barber (of Adagio for Strings fame), John Adams and Aaron Copland and one composer who made his career there, Erich Wolfgang Korngold.
Need to know
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18 – 30, or a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Samuel Barber Summer Music
John Adams Shaker Loops
Erich Wolfgang Korngold Much Ado About Nothing Suite
Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring
Who's playing it
Maria Włoszczowska director/violin
Royal Northern Sinfonia
What's happening in the music?
We start with the sounds of a hot, sticky summer evening, a sweltering intensity that we might be yearning for in the depths of January. That’s a complete contrast with John Adams’ Shaker Loops – shimmering, ever changing, high voltage and tense. Korngold’s suite weaves a story and showcases the beauty of the violin perfectly and then Appalachian Spring closes the concert, evoking the wide open big skies of America with folk inspired melodies and a sense of calm positivity.
Tickets
Saturday 16 January 2027
From: £5.00 - £26.00