CGCO Plays Britten and Mahler: With Conductor Matthew Scott Rogers and Soprano Lorena Paz Nieto at Smith Square Hall, London on Saturday 3rd May 2025

CGCO Plays Britten and Mahler

With Conductor Matthew Scott Rogers and Soprano Lorena Paz Nieto

Add to my Calendar 03-05-2025 19:30 03-05-2025 21:30 36 CGCO Plays Britten and Mahler CGCO will be performing Britten’s lesser-known song cycle Our Hunting Fathers. The composition features intricate vocal harmonies and striking textures, creating a powerful emotional landscape. It serves as a commentary on the consequences of man’s actions in nature, highlighting themes of nostalgia, loss, and the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world.  In the second half of the concert, CGCO will present one of Mahler’s most famous symphonies, his Symphony No. 9. The symphony, structured in four movements, exhibits Mahler’s signature lush orchestration and emotional depth. This symphony is regarded as one of his most poignant works, capturing the essence of his artistic legacy. Smith Square Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Smith Square Hall
Smith Square
City of Westminster
London
SW1P 3HA
England

Saturday 3rd May 2025
7:30 PM

Tickets

Prices: £25, £20, £15
Booking line: +44 (0) 20 7222 1061
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Programme

Benjamin Britten – Our Hunting Fathers
Gustav Mahler – Symphony no.9

Performers

Matthew Scott-Rogers – Conductor
Lorena Paz Nieto – soprano

Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra

Programme Note

CGCO will be performing Britten’s lesser-known song cycle Our Hunting Fathers. The composition features intricate vocal harmonies and striking textures, creating a powerful emotional landscape. It serves as a commentary on the consequences of man’s actions in nature, highlighting themes of nostalgia, loss, and the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world.

In the second half of the concert, CGCO will present one of Mahler’s most famous symphonies, his Symphony No. 9. The symphony, structured in four movements, exhibits Mahler’s signature lush orchestration and emotional depth. This symphony is regarded as one of his most poignant works, capturing the essence of his artistic legacy.

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