Our celebrity narrator, Bill Nighy, guides us through ‘a symphonic fairy tale’ that explores the mysteries of folklore and the wilderness, shedding new light on well-known pieces by Prokofiev and Saint-Saens, timeless folk-songs by Canteloube, and Rachmaninov’s enchanting Vocalise.
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Prize-winning pianist Rupert Egerton-Smith will perform Rachmaninov’s virtuosic rhapsody in this concert of baroque pieces reimagined by the great Romantic masters. Alongside Brahms’ take on Haydn and Beethoven’s version of Mozart’s famous duet from Don Giovanni, the concert features
Dvorak’s Symphonic Variations, based on his own song, The Fiddler, originally written for Male Voice Choir.
Another chance to hear Jan Schmolck’s (leader of OSJ and section principal at the Royal Opera House) glorious performance of Mendelssohn’s much-loved Violin Concerto, before taking a musical trip from the Highlands to Italy with two more of Mendelssohn’s most evocative works. And OSJ Voices will delight us with Three Motets
Ding, dong, merrily on high! OSJ Voices will raise the roof in this festive evening of wide-ranging music celebrating Christmas.
A seasonal classic performed by renowned soloists, backed by the full forces of the Orchestra of St. John’s and the OSJ Voices. Join us for a festive performance of Handel’s great oratorio, The Messiah.