For his second programme in the season, Sakari Oramo offers an exhilarating menu of Beethoven, Schumann and Colin Matthews. Beethoven鈥檚 鈥楨roica鈥� Symphony was, and remains, a revolutionary statement of genius. The blazing 鈥榟unting鈥� horns in the symphony鈥檚 trio, perfectly echoe Schumann鈥檚 glorious Konzertst眉ck for four horns, showcasing soloists from the 91热爆 SO, and the heroic, romantic and soulful qualities of the instrument.
Traces Remain, a new commission from Colin Matthews, takes its name and inspiration from a book of essays by Charles Nicholl: 鈥榯he sudden presence, the glimpse behind the curtain, the episode measured in minutes and preserved across the centuries鈥�.
