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The ominous deep swell of the North Sea off the Suffolk coast sets the scene for Britten’s Four Sea Interludes, its stark beauty captured in music so atmospheric you can almost taste the salty air. Scenery from further north inspired Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy in which the solo violin makes both haunting laments and virtuosic reels from several native folk tunes. The exciting young Russian, Valeriy Sokolov, gives his violin a Gaelic outing. Tchaikovsky’s untimely end, only days after the premiere of his Sixth Symphony, has added extra poignancy to his most emotive musical statement. Veering from hushed tenderness to explosive power the ‘Pathétique’ remains the ultimate Romantic rollercoaster - even grand opera couldn’t deliver more tears than the symphony’s shattering finale. The Halle website.

Cast/Performers

Valeriy Sokolov (violin)

Creatives/Company

Company: The Halle Orchestra
Conductor: Mark Elder (Sir)