Aberdeen Sinfonietta is set to present a captivating evening of music at the Aberdeen Music Hall at 7.30pm on November 17, featuring a new programme that celebrates some of the most iconic and romantic works in classical music.
The concert, titled "Brief Encounter", will include Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, one of the most beloved and frequently performed pieces in the classical repertoire. Known for its association with the classic film Brief Encounter, this piece evokes the very essence of romance and passion, and promises to be a highlight of the evening.
Aberdeen Performing Arts Director of Programming and Creative Projects, Ben Torrie, said: “We are so lucky to have the incredible talent of Aberdeen Sinfonietta on our doorstep and to see them perform in the Music Hall is always a special event.
“Come along for a fantastic evening of entertainment, and enjoy the best of what our region has to offer.”
Acclaimed international soloist, Murray McLachlan, returns to his hometown of Aberdeen to perform this celebrated concerto. McLachlan has a distinguished career that includes the last concerto performance of the 20th century at the Royal Albert Hall. He performed Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at the 'Millennium Proms' with the BBC Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Christopher Warren-Green.
The evening will also feature Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E minor, famously known as the Pathétique Symphony. This work stands as one of Tchaikovsky’s most powerful creations, capturing the tension between triumph and tragedy.
The concert will be conducted by Garry Walker, a renowned conductor with a global reputation. Garry has worked with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and is celebrated for his dynamic and insightful interpretations.
In a new initiative, Aberdeen Sinfonietta is offering a free pre-concert talk from 6.30-7pm by the popular musicologist Paul Tierney. Paul’s engaging presentation will provide fascinating context for the evening’s programme, discussing the history, composition, and enduring legacy of both the Rachmaninov concerto and Tchaikovsky’s symphony. He will also highlight
key musical passages, offering the audience a deeper understanding of the pieces and their emotional resonance.
Tickets for the first acts are on sale now, and are available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at the Music Hall or His Majesty’s Theatre.