Andrew Manze leads the Scottish Chamber Orchestra through a programme from Nordic refinement to Russian Romanticism, with cello soloist Amalie Stalheim.
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra are at The Queen's Hall on Thursday 5 November, with Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze leading a programme that runs from Nordic refinement to Russian Romanticism. It's a long reach across styles, and the evening opens with Lars-Erik Larsson's Lyric Fantasy.
From there, the focus shifts to cellist Amalie Stalheim, who takes the lead on Anders Hillborg's Cello Concerto. It's a work of striking contrasts, and Stalheim's virtuosity brings out both the more intimate moments and the dazzling flair. She stays on for Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations, an elegant, sparkling tribute to 18th-century style, before the orchestra takes over for the night's title piece: Tchaikovsky's Serenade, a masterpiece of soaring melodies and lyrical depth.
Between the two Tchaikovsky pieces, the programme moves from the refined, structured feel of the Rococo Variations to the full-bodied romanticism of the Serenade, with Stalheim's cello work bridging the gap. It's a night that starts in the North and ends in Russia, and you'll hear the orchestra move through those different worlds in a single sitting.
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The concert starts at 7:30pm, and tickets range from £45 down to £8, with a £2 per-transaction fee included in the price.
