Maxwell - Davies: Ojai Festival Overture
Sibelius: Violin Concerto
Nielsen: Symphony No. 1

Conductor: Robin Page
Violin: Alexandra Wood

The Meadows Chamber Orchestra is delighted to welcome Robin Page, the first guest conductor of our current season. Robin has worked with many orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Nordic repertoire has a special place in his heart. He has given many acclaimed performances of Sibelius and Nielsen Symphonies, notably giving the inaugural concert of the UK Sibelius Society in London.

Following concerto performances with top orchestras and leading conductors, Alexandra Wood's reputation as a versatile, exciting violinist continues to grow. Renowned for her full, rich sound, her energetic and dynamic performances and her communication with the audience, she has won numerous awards and prizes.

"An exceptionally accomplished violinist" (The Telegraph)

"...highly charged yet imaginatively refined" (The Times)

"...riveting listening..." (The Guardian)
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£1 ticket-holders are invited to join Alexandra in the Hope Scott Room during the second half of this concert. She has kindly agreed to talk about violin playing and her preparation for this performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto.