Prokofiev Classical Symphony
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations for Cello and Orchestra
Tchaikovsky Andante Cantabile
Beethoven Symphony No 7
WIMF is particularly blessed to have one of the world’s finest orchestras as annual guests of the festival, and we know that the conductor and musicians relish both the intimacy of Trinity, and our welcoming audiences. The programmes are carefully selected to sound well in the space.
Prokofiev’s ’Classical’ symphony is a fascinating work that meshes traditional clarity and formality with his renegade spirit, and humorous approach. “It is what Haydn might have written had he lived another hundred years”, he said.
A huge admirer of Mozart, Tchaikovsky’s glorious Variationson a Rococo Theme are full of subtle homages to the Classical composer. The theme itself is an original invention by Tchaikovsky himself rather than borrowing it from the past. As solist the orchestra is joined again by Grammy Award-winning US cellist, Zuill Bailey.
Beethoven considered his 7th Symphony to be one of his best works, having broken away from Classical restraints for the freedom and power of the Romantic imagination that he was so influential in developing. The 7th Symphony is built on dance rhythms and is often referred to be the ‘apotheosis of the dance.’
Robin O’Neill, Conductor
Zuill Bailey, Solo Cello
Event Sponsor: Brigitte Wilkinson