Beethoven's Emperor at King's School Macclesfield, Macclesfield on Saturday 14th October 2023

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Beethoven's Emperor

Part of the Northern Chamber Orchestra - Macclesfield 2023-24 Season

Add to my Calendar 14-10-2023 19:30 14-10-2023 21:30 36 Beethoven's Emperor Martin Roscoe is one of the UK’s greatest pianists and works regularly with many of its leading orchestras. Making a welcome return to the NCO, he performs Beethoven’s fifth and final piano concerto, the Emperor. Whilst the origin of the title remains unknown, the piece has a majesty and grandeur that well befit its name. The American composer, Charles Ives (1874 – 1954), was ahead of his time in the liberal use of 20th century compositional techniques. Within a mere six minutes The Unanswered Question asks about the meaning of existence and, unsurprisingly, fails to find the answer. The programme opens with Haydn’s final symphony, the London. Premiered there in 1795, its commanding introductory fanfare makes a fitting start to the season. The concert is directed by Sarah Brandwood-Spencer, who has toured the world as principal and soloist with the European Union Chamber Orchestra. She was formerly a principal violinist of the Hallé Orchestra and now enjoys a varied career as guest principal with many of the country’s leading orchestras. King's School Macclesfield, Macclesfield DD/MM/YYYY

Details

King's School Macclesfield
Alderley Road
Prestbury
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 4SP
England

Saturday 14th October 2023
7:30 PM

Programme

Joseph Haydn – Symphony no.104 in D major 'London', Hob.I:104
Charles Ives – The Unanswered Question
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto no.5 in E flat major 'Emperor', Op.73

Performers

Martin Roscoe – piano
Sarah Brandwood-Spencer – violin / director

Northern Chamber Orchestra

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Programme Note

Martin Roscoe is one of the UK’s greatest pianists and works regularly with many of its leading orchestras. Making a welcome return to the NCO, he performs Beethoven’s fifth and final piano concerto, the Emperor. Whilst the origin of the title remains unknown, the piece has a majesty and grandeur that well befit its name. The American composer, Charles Ives (1874 – 1954), was ahead of his time in the liberal use of 20th century compositional techniques. Within a mere six minutes The Unanswered Question asks about the meaning of existence and, unsurprisingly, fails to find the answer. The programme opens with Haydn’s final symphony, the London. Premiered there in 1795, its commanding introductory fanfare makes a fitting start to the season.

The concert is directed by Sarah Brandwood-Spencer, who has toured the world as principal and soloist with the European Union Chamber Orchestra. She was formerly a principal violinist of the Hallé Orchestra and now enjoys a varied career as guest principal with many of the country’s leading orchestras.

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