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St Mary's Church
Church House
Churchyard
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1HP
England
Programme
Ethel Smyth – The Wreckers Overture
Antonin Dvorak – Scherzo capriccioso, Op.66
Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47
Camille Saint-Saens – Symphony no.3 in C minor 'Organ', Op.78
Performers
Janet Hicks – Leader
Rowan Baker – Conductor
Eugenie Dalgleish – violin
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra
Programme Note
The concert opens with Ethel Smyth’s Overture to The Wreckers, a powerful and dramatic piece that sets the stage with its intense and evocative themes. Next, experience the lively and whimsical charm of Dvořák’s Scherzo capriccioso, a delightful work that dances with playful rhythms and vibrant melodies. The evening continues with the haunting beauty and virtuosic brilliance of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor. HSO is delighted to welcome back Eugenie Dalgleish as the soloist for this masterpiece. After the interval, return for Saint-Saëns’ majestic Symphony No. 3 in C minor, also known as the ‘Organ Symphony’, which combines orchestral grandeur with the awe-inspiring power of the organ. This concert promises to be a voyage through some of the most compelling and enchanting works in the orchestral repertoire. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live symphonic music!
