Elgar Serenade for Strings

Elgar Serenade for Strings

Mark Simpson The Immortal (world premiere, new version)

Sibelius Symphony No.2

Daniela Candillari - conductor

Mark Stone - baritone

Exaudi - vocal ensemble

When you find your voice, you’ve got to make it heard. Sibelius poured all the hopes and fears of a new nation into a Second Symphony that flows and swells like a mighty river – crowned with a tune you’ll never forget. In 2015, Artist in Residence Mark Simpson astonished the world when he premiered his supernatural oratorio, The Immortal. With the help of conductor Daniela Candillari and a star vocal line, he’s bringing it home tonight. The evergreen favourite Serenade for Strings by Elgar sets off the evening.

Post-concert Question Time – starts 15 minutes after the concert ends (in the Music Room) with Artist in Residence Mark Simpson, conductor Daniela Candillari and lyricist Melanie Challenger.