The London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Adam Hickox, plays Brahms's Second Symphony, Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3 and the Neruda Trumpet Concerto with Tom Nielsen.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra are at the Congress Theatre on Sunday 22 November, with conductor Adam Hickox leading the programme. It's a matinee, starting at 3.00pm, and the set brings together three very different pieces: Beethoven's Leonore Overture No. 3, the Neruda Trumpet Concerto, and Brahms's Symphony No. 2.
Brahms's Second is the main event, and it's the one that gives the concert its title. He wrote it while on holiday in the Austrian Alps, and you can hear that in the music — it's full of lullabies and waltzes, and it's got a light, sunny feel to it. It's a long piece, running about 39 minutes, so it takes up the bulk of the afternoon.
On the other hand, the Leonore Overture No. 3 is a dramatic, storytelling piece. It's based on Beethoven's Fidelio, and it tells a story of tyranny, freedom and courage, which is a far cry from the waltzes of the Brahms. In between the two, the LPO's own Principal Trumpet, Tom Nielsen, takes centre stage with the Neruda Trumpet Concerto, a 15-minute spot that puts the trumpet right at the front. The whole programme runs about an hour and a half, with the overture taking 13 minutes and the concerto 15.
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If you get there early, there's a bit more to hear before the main concert. Create Music is putting on a free pre-concert performance in the foyer, bringing local young talent to the audience. Create Music is part of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival, and it's the Hub Lead Organisation for the Sussex Music Hub, so it's a good chance to hear some of the area's young musicians before the LPO takes over. Tickets for the main event start from £17.50, which includes booking fees.
