Sometimes, all you need is the overture to capture the whole world of an opera.
Mistaken identities, romantic entanglements and revenge - Johann Strauss II touches upon all those themes and more in his Overture to Die Fledermaus, after which the solo cello in Lutos艂awski鈥檚 cello concerto makes its鈥� gripping entrance. The piece starts with a staggering 5-minute cello cadenza which is followed by seemingly spontaneous orchestral outbreaks, conjuring up the image of 鈥榗ontrolled chaos鈥�. Weber鈥檚 Overture to Oberon begins softly with Oberon鈥檚 call, played by the French Horn and morphs into a dazzling welcome of the fairy world. Although Schumann鈥檚 hero Manfred also finds himself in a supernatural sphere, this one is much more dramatic, full of risk, longing and loss. Hindemith鈥檚 splashy and colourful Symphonic Metamorphosis on themes by Carl Maria von Weber is relentlessly driven forward by bold marching rhythms and a vibrant energy.
Today鈥檚 conductor and soloists are all students of the RNCM International Diploma scheme and will perform alongside the 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra.
