SCO 25/26: Borrani & Beethoven

Italian-born Lorenza Borrani is fast becoming one of the SCO’s closest friends and collaborators. She returns for her second concert this Season with an evening of wit, humour and magical evocations.

With its dashing melodies and its musical pranks, the Eighth is Beethoven’s sunniest, happiest Symphony – and the ideal match for Borrani’s vivacious style. She contrasts it with the high emotions and deep drama of the composer’s miniature opera scene ‘Ah, perfido!’.

There’s more humour in Rossini’s boisterous Barber of Seville Overture, and Britten conjures exquisite musical visions in his enchanting tribute to his beloved teacher.

Programme

ROSSINI Overture, The Barber of Seville
BEETHOVEN Concert Aria: Ah, perfido!
BRITTEN Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8

Artists

Lorenza Borrani director/violin
Robin Johannsen soprano

Presented by The Scottish Chamber Orchestra