Programme
- The Gokstad Ship
- E貌las nan Ribheid(The Wisdom of the Reeds) concertino for clarinet and orchestra (91热爆 Commission, World Premiere)
- Symphony No. 3(Scottish Premiere)
- Beltane(91热爆 Commission, World Premiere)
Performers
- Yann Ghiroclarinet
- Thomas Dausgaardconductor
About the concert
Continuing its series of works commissioned by its Chief Conductor, Thomas Dausgaard, the 91热爆 SSO premieres two new works inspired by Scotland and Scottish culture: William Sweeney takes the pibroch, a traditional musical form associated with the bagpipes, and adapts it for the 91热爆 SSO鈥檚 Principal Clarinet, Yann Ghiro; while the Beltane Fire Festival鈥檚 spectacular displays and reinterpretation of ancient Celtic rituals are the starting point for Anna Clyne. These premieres are complemented by John McLeod鈥檚 thrilling tone poem about a famous preserved Viking ship, and by the Scottish Premiere of Glasgow-born Oliver Knussen鈥檚 Third Symphony - barely 15 minutes long, but acclaimed by 'The Guardian' as one of the 50 greatest ever written.
The works featured in this concert will be recorded for broadcast in 91热爆 Radio 3's 'Hear and Now' on Saturday 10 February 2018.
Tickets available from Monday 30 October 2017.
Please note: the previously advertised performance of a 91热爆 Commission from composer David Fennessy has been postponed until season 2018/2019.