Bristol Concert Orchestra: Rachmaninov Symphony 2

Bristol Concert Orchestra • Nicholas Shipman (clarinet) • Stefan Hofkes (conductor)

Rimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve Overture & Polonaise
Britten: Movements for a Clarinet Concerto
Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2


The delightful and seasonal Overture & Polonaise from Rimsky-Korsakov's Christmas Eve open this winter-warmer concert, before Britten's centenary year is marked with a performance of his rarely-heard Movements for a Clarinet Concerto - written for Benny Goodman, confiscated by war-time US Customs and completed and orchestrated from Britten's sketches by Colin Matthews.

To finish, Rachmaninov's 2nd Symphony. They don't come much more romantic than this; filled to overflowing with huge sweeping melodies, all lusciously orchestrated, this hour of sensory indulgence is more than enough to warm both heart & soul on even the coldest December night.


There will be a retiring collection in aid of The British Association for Music Therapy.


Tickets £15, £13, £10, £8 (concessions £2 discount), children £1 are available online at bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk (until 5pm Monday 2 Dec)

or from St George's Bristol (booking fees apply at St George's) in person, by phone: 0845 40 24 001 or online until 7 Dec

Date: Saturday, December 07, 2013