Farnborough Symphony Orchestra

Saturday 16 November 2024, Princes Hall, Aldershot, GU11 1NX

Soloist: Mimi Doulton (Soprano)

TchaikovskyFantasy Overture ‘Romeo and Juliet
LutosławskiSilesian Triptych
LutosławskiLacrimosa
ShostakovichSymphony No. 5

Thrilled to be working with Mimi Doulton on these fabulous Lutosławski scores. Lacrimosa was written as a graduation piece in his 20s in 1937; and it was played at his funeral in 1994. It’s simultaneously radiantly beautiful and powerful – climaxing with the soprano soloist imploring God for peace (‘Requiem’) at full volume above a sumptuous orchestra chord. He composed Silesian Triptych in 1951 within the strictures of Soviet-imposed socialist realism. He rises above all restraints with these stunning versions of Silesian folk songs that return again and again to the heart. Tickets and further details here.