SCO 25/26: Mozart Matinee with Peter Whelan

From a big-hearted Serenade to uplifting opera arias – celebrate the full breadth of Mozart’s musical glories at this sumptuous concert in the company of some passionate Mozartians. 

Peter Whelan is one of Europe’s most exciting conductors of Baroque and Classical repertoire – formerly the SCO’s Principal Bassoon, he’s now Artistic Director of the Irish Baroque Orchestra. He intersperses the movements of Mozart’s festive ‘Posthorn’ Serenade – which wittily incorporates the distinctive sounds of the mail-coach trumpet – with vibrant arias from some of the composer’s most adored operas, sung by acclaimed Irish mezzo soprano Tara Erraught. 

From strong emotions to effervescent fun, experience all the musical mastery of Mozart. 

Artists

Peter Whelan conductor/harpsichord 
Tara Erraught mezzo soprano 
Maximiliano Martín clarinet  
Peter Franks posthorn 

Programme

MOZART Serenade KV 320 'Posthorn', interspersed with arias from Mozart's Mitridate, La clemenza di Tito, Così fan tutte and The marriage of Figaro. 
MOZART Overture, Der Schauspieldirektor 

Presented by The Scottish Chamber Orchestra