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91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra
12 May 2017, Barbican, London
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91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season Sir Andrew Davis conducts Bliss

91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar and Bliss
19:30 Fri 12 May 2017 Barbican, London
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar’s evergreen ‘Enigma’ Variations before the 91Èȱ¬ SO is joined by the 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss’s powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.
Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar’s evergreen ‘Enigma’ Variations before the 91Èȱ¬ SO is joined by the 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss’s powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.

Programme

      • ‘Enigma’ Variations
      • The Beatitudes

Performers

  • conductor
    conductor
  • soprano
    soprano
  • tenor
    tenor

Composers

About this event

Sir Andrew Davis conducts Elgar’s evergreen ‘Enigma’ Variations before the 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra is joined by the 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Chorus and superb soloists for Bliss’s powerful cantata, The Beatitudes.

Sir Arthur Bliss wrote The Beatitudes for the opening of the new Coventry Cathedral in 1961, but at the last minute the premiere was relegated to Coventry Theatre. A powerful work, its dramatic arc reminds us of Bliss’s gifts as a film composer. Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis, it’s unlikely to be in better hands – as indeed are Elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations, his glorious, affectionate and often jocular musical portraits of friends and family.

Journey Through Music:
Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just £5 (plus booking fee).

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