Bath Festival Orchestra inspires the next generation at Cadogan Hall

Bach Festival Orchestra & Peter Manning
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Ben Goldscheider (horn)

Robin Tritschler (tenor)

Bath Festival Orchestra

Peter Manning (conductor)

Pupils of Bobby Moore Academy, Newham, London

Cadogan Hall, London

7.30pm, Thursday 8 June, 2023

★★★★

Bobby Moore Academy, BFO
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Benjamin Britten (1913-1976): Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, song cycle, Op.31

Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): Concerto grosso in F major, Op.6 no.2

arr. Harry Baker: Secrecy Surrounds 

with poetry by Nuala, Tizyana, Sophia and Alicia 

arr. Harry Baker: Music inspired by Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No 2 

Michael Tippett (1905-1998): Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli 

Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge for string orchestra, Op.10

Robin Tritschler & Ben Goldscheider
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Britten Serenade:

'Goldscheider’s opening Prologue set the scene with commanding control and confident tone ... His athletic virtuosity in the demanding Hymn was matched ably by Tritschler’s nimble agility'. 

Corelli:

'The trio injected great energy in the faster sections, and there was good communication and enthusiasm from the whole team throughout'.

Bobby Moore Academy:

'Some strong, rhythmic pizzicato from strings, melodic wind playing and energetic brass, as well as lively percussion, all performed with impressive proficiency and drive. It was great to see such valuable work at the heart of the evening'.

Tippett:

'I have rarely heard a more insightful and tight reading of this work'.

Britten Variations:

'It was the Wiener Waltzer that stood out, with drunken swing, and balletic filigree from the violins on top'. 

Read my full review on Bachtrack here.