Music of Dreams and Imagination

Debussy, Prlude l'Aprs-midi d'un faune
Handel, Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No. 1)
Faur, Cantique de Jean Racine
Elgar, Sea Pictures
Berlioz, Symphonie FantastiqueA richly evocative programme spanning impressionism, choral splendour and Romantic drama. Debussys atmospheric Prlude lAprs-midi dun faune sets the scene, followed by Handels majestic coronation anthem Zadok the Priest and Faurs serene Cantique de Jean Racine. Elgars evocative Sea Pictures, featuring Mezzo Soprano Suzie Purkis, explores the power and beauty of the sea, before Berliozs thrilling Symphonie Fantastique brings the concert to a dramatic and unforgettable conclusion.