Engagement – Nottingham Season Finale with The Hallé
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June 3, 2026 |
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7:30 pm |
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Nottingham, UK |
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Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham |
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Euan Shields conducts the Hallé in Nottingham for the season finale in a thrilling program that celebrates Slavic passion, lyrical virtuosity, and symphonic grandeur.
Janáček’s Taras Bulba opens the evening with its vivid, cinematic storytelling. Inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s tale of the Cossack warrior, this dramatic rhapsody brims with fierce battle cries, soaring love themes, and Janáček’s unmistakable harmonic intensity—culminating in a triumphant, transcendental finale.
Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto showcases the composer’s unparalleled gift for melody and emotional depth. From the soaring, songlike first movement to the achingly tender Canzonetta and the exhilarating, folk-inspired finale, this masterpiece remains one of the most dazzling showcases for the violin.
Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 closes the program with its radiant optimism and Bohemian spirit. Overflowing with nature-inspired melodies, dance-like rhythms, and a jubilant finale, this symphony is a testament to Dvořák’s love for the Czech countryside and his gift for crafting music that is both deeply personal and universally uplifting.
Programme:
- Janácek: Taras Bulba
- Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto (soloist Simone Lamsma)
- Dvorak: Symphony No. 8
