W Schuman: Symphony No 5 (Symphony for Strings)
Schnelzer: Oboe Concerto ‘The Enchanter’ UK premiere, SCO co-commission with Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Beethoven: Symphony No 7

John Storgårds, conductor; François Leleux, oboe

Within weeks, the SCO performs the two most contrasting of all Beethoven’s symphonies (don’t miss Beethoven’s Fourth on 2 December). Delirious, driving rhythms makes his Seventh Symphony an ideal finale to this concert with its barely concealed theme of ‘dance’. William Schuman’s sprung and spry writing for strings is a pleasure to the ear – and there’s a chance to sample the work of a young man from Sweden who is making waves internationally. For Albert Schnelzer, the essence of music boils down to two things: singing and dancing. He is in perfect company here.

Pre-Concert Talk: 6.30pm (Free to ticket holders). Albert Schnelzer talks to Svend Brown about his new oboe concerto ‘The Enchanter’

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