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Jess Gillam and Symphony of Sorrowful Songs
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
Part of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Centenary Season (2024/25)
Add to my Calendar 13-10-2024 14:45 13-10-2024 16:45 36 Jess Gillam and Symphony of Sorrowful Songs The heroism of Finland, a star of the saxophone and the chart-topping Symphony of Sorrowful Songs are brought together in a concert of passion and hope. Superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam shows the soulful side of her instrument in Glazunov’s dark-hued concerto, full of melodic twists and turns. We’re also thrilled to welcome back the soprano Ruby Hughes, whose captivating communication with audiences has led to a vibrant international career. She'll be performing Henryk Górecki’s third symphony, which not only topped the classical charts but cracked the British pop charts in 1992. Profound unfolding of stillness and rebirth, its fascination has not waned over the last thirty years. We open with Sibelius’s blazing hymn to freedom, the mighty tone poem Finlandia. Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Brighton DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Brighton Dome Concert Hall
Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1UD
England
Tickets
Prices: £13, £19, £27, £33, £38; children/teenagers £1 with an accompanying adult. 50% off for students and concessions
Season tickets: Up to 25% off with concert bundles
Booking line: 01273 709709
Book Tickets
Programme
Jean Sibelius – Finlandia, Op.26
Aleksandr Glazunov – Saxophone Concerto, Op.109
~ Interval ~
Henryk Gorecki – Symphony no.3 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs', Op.36
Performers
Alpesh Chauhan – Conductor
Jess Gillam – alto saxophone
Ruby Hughes – soprano
Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra
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Programme Note
The heroism of Finland, a star of the saxophone and the chart-topping Symphony of Sorrowful Songs are brought together in a concert of passion and hope. Superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam shows the soulful side of her instrument in Glazunov’s dark-hued concerto, full of melodic twists and turns.
We’re also thrilled to welcome back the soprano Ruby Hughes, whose captivating communication with audiences has led to a vibrant international career. She'll be performing Henryk Górecki’s third symphony, which not only topped the classical charts but cracked the British pop charts in 1992. Profound unfolding of stillness and rebirth, its fascination has not waned over the last thirty years.
We open with Sibelius’s blazing hymn to freedom, the mighty tone poem Finlandia.
