Mendelssohn's String Octet at Durham
Who’s on stage
Musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia – a chance to hear them up close and personal as part of the MUSICON series at Durham University.
What they’re playing
Leoš Janáček’s Mladi (Youth) is a wistful, nostalgic but celebratory look back on his younger life, a fabulous showcase for the superb wind players of Royal Northern Sinfonia, who also have a chance to shine in Bacewicz’s Quintet – a piece that encompasses both spiky, edgy melodies and velvety smooth textures in its brief duration.
The strings take over in the second half for the creative verve of Mendelssohn’s String Octet, a work of utter brilliance and understated emotional undercurrents, while the evening starts with the gentle melodies of pioneering composer Amy Beach.
What you'll hear
Amy Beach Pastorale
Grażyna Bacewicz Wind Kwintet
Leoš Janáček Mládí
Felix Mendelssohn String Octet in E minor
Who's playing it
Musicians of Royal Northern Sinfonia
Location
This event takes place at:
Elvet Methodist Church
8 Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3HL
Website: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/music/musicon/