Bristol Concert Orchestra Summer Concert - Elgar First Symphony & Brahms Violin Concerto

The greatest symphony of modern times, written by the greatest modern composer and not only in this country. So said legendary conductor Hans Richter of Elgars First Symphony. It received a staggering hundred performances worldwide in the year after its 1908 premiere. Bristol Concert Orchestra and their acclaimed new Music Director Alex Mackinder bring this crowning achievement of British music to atmospheric St Mary Redcliffe. We pair it withBrahms Violin Concerto, which to this day stands as one of the all-time greats of the violin repertoire. Brilliant young Turkish violinist Elif Cansever makes her Bristol debut in this sublime piece of music. Join us for two great masterpieces.Free pre-concert talk also available:Spotlight on: Edward Elgar(with Alex Mackinder)
Start time:6:30pm (doors open from 6:15pm)
Length: 30 minutesDelve into the mastery of Elgars Symphony No. 1.The premiere of Elgars First Symphony in 1908 took the composer from international renown to global superstardom. Rarely since then has any piece of music been received so positivelyandled to such widespread performance in such a short space of time. Join Conductor Alex Mackinder as he takes a deep-dive into one of the true crowning achievements of British music. Discover the hidden musical connections that bind this masterpiece together and explore why Elgar described his work as a massive hope for the future as we build up for a performance that brings Bristol Concert Orchestras first season with Alex as their Music Director to a close.Tickets FREE.Please note: you must have a valid ticket to tonights concert to attend this event - please select ' concert + talk' ticketsTickets sold on the door will be priced 2 more than advance sales