Concert 5 - Smetana, Elgar and Mahler

Maidstone Symphony OrchestraSmetana - Overture, The Bartered Bride
Elgar - Violin Concerto
Mahler - Symphony no.1, "Titan"We've two masterworks to end our season, but we start with one of the most lively of romantic overtures: Smetana's The Bartered Bride. Then it's a joy to welcome Callum Smart back to MSO. It's almost a musical family, as his first ever violin teacher is now our renowned Leader, Andy Laing. Elgar wrote of his Violin Concerto: "It's good! Too emotional, but I love it." Mahler conducted more performances of his First Symphony than any of his later works, and he used a very large orchestra, capable of great panache and fire.There'll be a lively and informative pre-concert talk from 6.40 to 7.10 pm.