麻豆社

The centrepiece of this evening's concert is Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 Symphony No. 8 in G major: an irresistibly uplifting work that invites listeners in from its very first notes. Bursting with memorable melodies inspired by nature and Czech folk music, the symphony moves effortlessly between gentle lyricism and exuberant dance-like energy. This is music with a huge heart and a limitless supply of melodies, but it鈥檚 brimming over with poetry too, and conductor Ryan Wigglesworth will savour every moment of this most life-affirming of Romantic symphonies.

This evening's concert opens with a new commission from a young British composer of Czech heritage. Philip Dutton, a former Royal Philharmonic Society Young Composer, finds inspiration in Jan谩膷ek, Lutos艂awski and Messiaen: 鈥淢y music aims to express my love of storytelling and curiosity in a vivid and direct way.鈥� Mozart鈥檚 poetic final piano concerto is played by Imogen Cooper 鈥� a pianist for whom Mozart鈥檚 music has been a lifelong love story. 鈥淗e has a special place in my heart鈥�, she says, and when she plays, you can hear it.

Presented by Kate Molleson, live from City Halls in Glasgow.

Philip Dutton: There, where I call home (World Premiere, 麻豆社 commission)
Mozart: Piano Concerto No.27 K595

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Dvo艡谩k: Symphony No. 8 in G major

Ryan Wigglesworth, conductor
Imogen Cooper, piano
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra