The Lark Ascending

The Lark Ascending
Saturday 6th June, 7pm, Derby CathedralNicholas Daniel OBE | oboe and conductor
Sophie Rosa| violin
Wenhan Jiang| violaPurcell | Chacony
Elgar | Serenade for Strings
Vaughan Williams | The Lark Ascending
Tom Coult | La Folia (after Vivaldi)
Bridge | Valse Intermezzo cordes
Vaughan Williams | Five Mystical SongsConductor | Karen N Bhroin
Violin | Sophie Rosa
Baritone | Jolyon Loy
Derby Cathedral ChoirIs there an English sound we can all agree on? Of course not. But at least we can celebrate the music of English composers and how they have depicted the country over time. Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending is enduringly popular as a portrait of rural England. But it was written amongst military manoeuvres preparing for World War I and so must be heard as much as a heartbreaking piece about loss as it is some depiction of bucolic Albion. Our leader, Sophie Rosa, is our violin soloist. If youve heard Sophie before you know what a treat youre in for, and if you havent then you really wouldnt want to miss this performanceWe also have music by two composers who bookend the idea of English classical music. Henry Purcell wrote wild, emotive music for both the palaces and backstreets of early 17th century London. Edward Elgar is the composer we associate with pomp and circumstance and the rigour of Empire. But actually no - listen to Elgars Serenade for Strings and you can hear the same raw emotion of Purcell. Maybe the English arent so straight laced after all!Tickets 35 (seats at the front of the Central Nave)/ 30/ 20/ 5 concessions
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Multibuy discount Book 3 or more concerts in our 25-26 Derby season and save 10% (discount will be applied automatically at checkout).Running time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes with one 20 minute intervalConcessions apply for Under 18s, Students and those on Universal Credit or similar benefits such as Pension Credit, Jobseekers Allowance or Disability Benefit. Proof of eligibility may be requested.Visit the Derby Cathedral website [https://derbycathedral.org/about/accessibility/] for information on the venues facilities and accessibility.