Concert 5 - Berlioz, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra

Berlioz - Roman Carnival Overture Prokofiev - Violin Concerto no.1 Tchaikovsky - Symphony no.4

Mayumi Kanagawa, who thrilled us on her first visit in 2021, returns to play Prokofiev’s magical 1st Violin Concerto. Sophisticated and lyrical, it has the overall feel of a musical fairy-tale. Berlioz’s Overture, Roman Carnival starts our proceedings with an unstoppable surge of energy, while Tchaikovsky inhabits diverse emotional worlds in his powerful 4th Symphony. He wrote of “Fate, which prevents our pursuit of happiness” - but then, of the brilliant finale, “Go out among the people. They know how to rejoice”.

Pre-concert talks

Steve Migden presents free Pre-concert talks before each performance from 6.40-7.10pm

Steve has been a professional musician and educator since arriving from the USA in 1965 to study horn at the Royal Academy of Music. He presents informative informal and 'fun' talks throughout Kent. He has served MSO as Principal Horn, MOS Chairman, and currently as an MOS Vice President.