Esther Abrami and the English Symphony Orchestra: A Scottish Fantasy at The Mount Without, Bristol on Thursday 9th March 2023

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Esther Abrami and the English Symphony Orchestra

A Scottish Fantasy

Add to my Calendar 09-03-2023 19:30 09-03-2023 21:30 36 Esther Abrami and the English Symphony Orchestra Aged just 20, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy visited Scotland for three weeks in the summer of 1829, inspiring him to write two of his best-loved works: ‘The Hebrides’ Overture, and the Symphony No 3 in A minor, known as ‘The Scottish’. In Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony, inspiration came from a visit to the ruins of Holyrood Chapel in Edinburgh, and it is possible to hear elements from Scottish Folk Dance and the characteristic Scotch snap rhythm amongst the works majestic themes. ‘The Hebrides’ Overture vividly paints the Scottish Atlantic’s sea spray bursting around the rocky outcrop of Fingal’s Cave and coveys the natural beauty of this remote and wind-swept location. Performed by many notable violinists over the years, Bruch’s lively and lyrical four-movement Scottish Fantasy for violin and orchestra pays homage to Scottish tradition, giving prominence to the harp in the instrumental accompaniment to the virtuosic skills of social media superstar and Sony Classical artist, violinist Esther Abrami. Violin soloist, Esther Abrami’s story is that of a young, modern-day woman of the internet age who has succeeded on international stages and secured a coveted recording contract with a major label due to her courage, determination and willingness to share the ups and downs of her own remarkable life as a musician with a wide online audience. The Mount Without, Bristol DD/MM/YYYY

Details

The Mount Without
St Michael’s Hill
Bristol
Avon
BS2 8FN
England

Thursday 9th March 2023
7:30 PM

Programme

Felix Mendelssohn – Symphony no.3 in A minor 'Scottish', Op.56
Felix Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture 'Fingal's Cave', Op.26
Max Bruch – Scottish Fantasy, Op.46

Performers

Esther Abrami – violin
Kenneth Woods – Conductor

English Symphony Orchestra

Programme Note

Aged just 20, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy visited Scotland for three weeks in the summer of 1829, inspiring him to write two of his best-loved works: ‘The Hebrides’ Overture, and the Symphony No 3 in A minor, known as ‘The Scottish’.

In Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony, inspiration came from a visit to the ruins of Holyrood Chapel in Edinburgh, and it is possible to hear elements from Scottish Folk Dance and the characteristic Scotch snap rhythm amongst the works majestic themes.

‘The Hebrides’ Overture vividly paints the Scottish Atlantic’s sea spray bursting around the rocky outcrop of Fingal’s Cave and coveys the natural beauty of this remote and wind-swept location.

Performed by many notable violinists over the years, Bruch’s lively and lyrical four-movement Scottish Fantasy for violin and orchestra pays homage to Scottish tradition, giving prominence to the harp in the instrumental accompaniment to the virtuosic skills of social media superstar and Sony Classical artist, violinist Esther Abrami.

Violin soloist, Esther Abrami’s story is that of a young, modern-day woman of the internet age who has succeeded on international stages and secured a coveted recording contract with a major label due to her courage, determination and willingness to share the ups and downs of her own remarkable life as a musician with a wide online audience.

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