Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
Who’s on stage
There’s nothing like being reunited with an old friend, and tonight you’ll see not only Royal Northern Sinfonia on stage but also the orchestra’s much-loved former Music Director, Thomas Zehetmair.
What they’re playing
Ah, the great outdoors! There’s nothing like it, and very few musical descriptions of it like Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ Symphony. The music features distinctive sounds of a cuckoo, country folk dancing and even a raging storm. Heading back to the city, Mozart’s ‘Paris’ Symphony was written while he was staying there. It featured the biggest orchestra he’d ever used and was a huge hit straight away – with audiences applauding mid movement to show their appreciation. Dare you do the same today?
What you'll hear
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 31 ‘Paris’
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 ‘Pastoral’
Who's playing it
Thomas Zehetmair conductor
Royal Northern Sinfonia
This event takes place at:
The Sands Centre
The Sands
Carlisle
CA1 1JQ
Website: thesandscentre.co.uk