Autumn 2006

				Autumn 2006

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AUTUMN CONCERT
The Broadway Theatre, Peterborough
Sunday October 21st, 7pm

	Wagner - Overture, The Flying Dutchman
	Brahms - Violin Concerto
	Brahms- Symphony No 3

Conductor Pavel Kotla

Violin Soloist Thomas Gould

This was a classical concert in the grand manner, conducted by the excellent Pavel Kotla with outstanding soloist Thomas Gould.

Wagner, Overture, The Flying Dutchman

What better way to start a concert than with Wagner's stirring overture, with dramatic horn calls immediately heralding this stormy and turbulent piece, driving through from strife to ultimate peace

Brahms, Violin Concerto

Brahms lyrical and romantic concerto is one of the best loved in the repertoire, with gorgeous melodies and dramatic turbulence. It is also a test of great stamina for violin soloists, with Thomas Gould giving a marvellous performance of this work including the world premier of a new cadenza by composer, Nico Muhly.

Brahms, Symphony No 3

CPSO is pleased to complete its Brahms cycle with this both dramatic and lyrical symphony, launched into action with a first movement of tremendous momentum which relaxes to a playful counterpoint of cascading woodwind and strings, finally ending in quiet. Second movement features a wonderful woodwind chorale with glorious melodies, followed by the Scherzo, not so much a joke but a sad and wistful slow waltz with dreamy interludes. Finally a turbulent and energetic last movement of great energy that, quite unexpectedly, dies to a dreamy and quiet ending. This was a wonderful chance to experience this not so often performed symphony.