Ives: Three Places in New England
Adams: The Wound-Dresser
Adams: Son of Chamber Symphony (Scottish premiere)
Marshall: Orphic Memories (European premiere)

Baldur Brönnimann, conductor; Christopher Maltman, baritone

Minimalism gave back classical music its groove in the 1960s by rediscovering the joy of catchy dancing rhythms, hypnotic patterns and harmonies that speak straight to the heart. It reconnected with popular music – jazz, rock and world traditions – and fused them with inspirations from the age of Bach and beyond. Over five decades it has matured into, arguably, the most significant new direction for music of our time. Adams and Marshall – key figures both – share a deeply seated Romanticism, drawing on the tradition of Copland, Sibelius and Ives; you hear them here in predominantly mellow, soulful mood.

Pre-Concert Talk: 6.30pm (Free to ticket holders). Ingram Marshall, composer of Orphic Memories, talks to Roy McEwan about the piece, his music and minimalism.

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