Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony
Spiky. Zesty. Grand Scottish vistas
Who’s on stage
Our wonderful Royal Northern Sinfonia plus violinist Maria Włoszczowska and Guest Principal Conductor Nil Venditti.
What they’re playing
Two very different pieces by two very different composers: Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 and Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony. Somehow the specialness of each is amplified by being placed next to each other.
Need to know
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18 – 30, a classical first timer, 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
Anna Clyne «rewind«
Sergei Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2
Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’
Who's playing it
Nil Venditti conductor
Maria Włoszczowska violin
Royal Northern Sinfonia
What's happening in the music?
Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto takes you by the hand and leads you on a journey that’s full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s full of the composer’s unpredictable and acidic style, and its mood changes without warning; one moment it’s cheeky, then it’s challenging and aggressive, then perhaps sentimental and schmaltzy. It keeps everyone – audience and musician – on their toes. Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony captures the awe of viewing the majestic Scottish landscape perfectly. Close your eyes and you can see the craggy mountains, peer through the fog or spot the deer in the midst of an awe-inspiring glen. Breathtaking.
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