SCO 26/27: Baroque Inspirations

Welcome to Maxim Emelyanychev’s Baroque Inspirations programme – an evening of contrasts and connections, where timeless style sparks fresh creativity.

The concert opens with the elemental drama of Rebel’s Les Élémens: Le Chaos, a bold early 18th century soundscape that vividly depicts the creation of the world. From there, we move to Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, a refined modern homage to Baroque grace, rich in translucent textures and understated emotion. This conversation across centuries continues with Thomas Adès’ Three Studies from Couperin, which reimagines the French master’s music through a striking contemporary lens.

The spotlight then turns to Telemann, whose inventive concertos reveal the colour, wit and variety of the Baroque era. From the conversational charm of the Concerto for flute and recorder, to the exuberant interplay of three oboes and three violins, and the radiant blend of flute, violin and cello in the Concerto in A major, these works celebrate Telemann’s inexhaustible imagination and flair for instrumental storytelling.

Artist

Maxim Emelyanychev conductor/piano

Programme

REBEL Les Elémens: Le Chaos
RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin
THOMAS ADÈS Three Studies from Couperin
TELEMANN Concerto for Flute and Recorder, TWV 52: e1
TELEMANN Concerto for 3 Oboes and 3 Violins, TWV 44:43
TELEMANN Concerto in A major for Flute, Violin and Cello TWV 53: A2

This concert is part of the Institut Français d'Écosse Baroque Music Festival 2027

Presented by The Scottish Chamber Orchestra