Monday 10 August 2009

Rising Star 1

Philip Higham cello
Simon Lane piano

Bach Sonata for Viola da Gamba in G minor, BWV1029
Britten Suite No.1 for solo cello, Op.72
Lutoslawski Grave
Mendelssohn Sonata in D, Op.58

Twice a winner of international competitions within months of each other, Philip Higham’s programme includes works with which he was victorious. Partnered by Simon Lane, he brings both duo and solo works from the rich repertoire for cello. Another prodigious talent and LDSM alumnus.

Haydn: Father of the Symphony

Denis McCaldin

“There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original,” wrote Haydn of his time at the Palace of Esterháza. As a prelude to tonight’s performance, and part of our Haydn bicentenary strand, Denis McCaldin - Director of the Haydn Society - explores this composer’s symphonic invention.

Haydn Symphonies

Florilegium

Haydn (arr. Salomon) Symphony No.94 in G, Surprise
Haydn (arr. Salomon) Symphony No.101 in D, Clock
Haydn (arr. Salomon) Symphony No.104 in G, London

“I am Salomon from London and have come to fetch you. Tomorrow we shall make an accord.” The special transcriptions performed tonight not only reflect the inventiveness of Haydn, but that of his English champion, Johann Peter Salomon, in disseminating this music to a wider audience long before today’s CD, ipod, DAB radio, internet …

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