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Farrenc Symphony No 2
Haydn Trumpet Concerto
Schubert Symphony No 5
Bath Festival Orchestra
Peter Manning conductor
Matilda Lloyd trumpet
Tonight’s concert has the refined grace of a Georgian spa town and more than a tune or two that you’ll be humming all the way home.
Not one to let the fact that she was a woman stop her, Louise Farrrenc was a mover and shaker on the Paris music scene in the mid-1900s. As well as being an extraordinary pianist and sought-after teacher, she composed over 50 works including this gorgeous, beautifully-crafted symphony that captures the spirit of Beethoven that was lingering in the Parisian air.
Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto saw the composer pushing the boundaries as an early adopter of a new type of keyed trumpet. While its predecessor was confined to militaristic pomp, this new instrument had a nimble agility and sweet-sounding lyricism that Haydn exploits to the full.
Schubert’s Symphony No 5 sees the nineteen year-old composer indulging in a moment of serious Mozart hero-worship. Elegant proportions and gorgeous melodies make this symphony joyous listening from opening chord to its closing cadence.
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Pre-event Food & Drink
Enjoy delicious drinks and light bites from our Café Bar ahead of the event.
Available to pre-order when booking your tickets, you can choose from a selection of house drinks on arrival, accompanied by a board of bread, olives and dips (all Vegetarian). Just select which option – for one or two people – you would like, before checkout.
Your pre-ordered food and drink will be available to collect from the Café Bar from 60 minutes before the event. It’s the perfect way to begin your event experience at St George’s!