Welsh chamber orchestra Sinfonia Cymru returns to Pontyberem on 18th March with a lively and exhilarating programme of classical music by Mozart, Beethoven and Stravinsky.
Stravinsky’s Danses Concertantes was originally written for the concert stage in 1942 and has also been choreographed and performed as a one-act ballet. The piece is a great example of the composer’s invigorating style.
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, written in 1806, is the composer’s only violin concerto. It is a bright and lyrical piece and has become one of the most popular works for violin.
Symphony No. 41 in C ‘Jupiter’ was Mozart’s last symphony, written in 1788. It is a work of richness and splendour, often viewed as his greatest symphony.
The series features young New Zealand born Benjamin Baker on violin. Benjamin studied at the Royal College of Music and has played throughout Britain and Europe. He released his first CD last year with Champs Hill Records. He joins Sinfonia Cymru as the new Guest Leader for 2016.
Principal Conductor Gareth Jones, who founded the orchestra in 1996, will conduct the concert.
This is a very special year for Sinfonia Cymru as it marks the orchestra’s 20th birthday. In celebration of this, during 2016 Sinfonia Cymru will be presenting a programme that will focus on musical innovators, in line with the orchestra’s reputation for innovation and its passion for doing things differently.
Praise for Benjamin Baker:
“A sleek-sounding young soloist; hugely impressive”
Daily Telegraph
“An impressive talent”
Classic FM
The concert is at Pontyberem Memorial Hall on Friday 18th March at 7:30pm. Tickets are priced at £12 full price, £9 concessions, and £4 for the under 27s. To purchase tickets you can contact the venue on 01269 871075 or purchase online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/sinfoniacymru. For more information about this concert, or about the orchestra in general, visit the Sinfonia Cymru website www.sinfoniacymru.co.uk or email info@sinfoniacymru.co.uk.
Programme:
Stravinsky Danses Concertantes
Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major
Mozart Jupiter Symphony
Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Major
Mozart Jupiter Symphony
Conductor Gareth Jones
Violin Benjamin Baker
Sinfonia Cymru is a young and innovative chamber orchestra from Wales. The orchestra is made up of professional musicians in the early stages of their careers and is the first and only orchestra of its kind to be revenue-funded by the Arts Council of Wales.
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