The Classical Symphony
Nicholas McGegan: Conductor
Antonio Meneses: Cello
Northern Sinfonia
MOZART
Symphony No.15 in G
HAYDN
Cello Concerto in C
Symphony No.101 in D ‘The Clock’
J.C. BACH
Symphony No.2 in B flat
When an unsuspecting Joseph Haydn arrived in London in 1791, the music-obsessed capital went mad for him. In the heat of the moment, Haydn wrote a series of symphonies that repaid the adoration of his new English fans with music of intensity, drive, humour and majesty.
The audience enjoyed ‘The Clock’ so much they demanded its first two movements be immediately repeated. It’s preceded here by a glistening Haydn concerto and works by Mozart and the ‘London’ Bach.
Part of Classical Season 2012/13
Music Director Thomas Zehetmair is to conduct the symphonies of Brahms and Schumann with Northern Sinfonia, Orchestra of The Sage Gateshead. Known for stylistic excellence, meticulous precision and intimate understanding Zehetmair and Northern Sinfonia’s interpretation of these greats will...