The Magic of Mendelssohn with Sir Stephen Hough
MENDELSSOHN
Piano Concerto No.1
Symphony No.2 ̒Lobgesang’
- Maxim Emelyanychev - conductor
- Sir Stephen Hough - piano
- Carolyn Sampson - soprano
- Emma Morwood - soprano
- Thomas Walker - tenor
- SCO Chorus
- Gregory Batsleer - chorus director
Enjoy an evening of Romantic intensity as the SCO celebrates the music of Felix Mendelssohn. Sir Stephen Hough brings elegance and finesse to the Piano Concerto No.1, a work full of youthful energy and lyrical charm.
The programme continues with Symphony No.2, ‘Lobgesang’, a fusion of orchestra, chorus and solo voices. Rich in melody and expressive depth, the music rises from a noble opening to an uplifting choral finale. Maxim Emelyanychev leads the SCO and SCO Chorus with three exceptional soloists.
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