We are delighted to return to the seriously pretty St Gregory's Church in Sudbury for our summer concert which will be a lovely intimate affair. We start with a piece which we believe is the first time it has been performed in Sudbury, Lars-Eric Larsson's Pastoral Suite, then we have local super flautist Mary Blanchard in Mozart's delightful 1st Flute Concerto and we end with Schubert's ever tuneful 6th Symphony.
Mozart's First Flute Concerto: Mozart is definitely the genius of the music world but that is not to say he was particularly hardworking. Mozart had a commission to write four flute concertos and several other works, he finished the first flute concerto but not really the others works - when chided by his father his excuse was that he did not like composing for the flute. But more likely he just found more interesting things to do. Either way, it is a lovely concerto which really shows off the instrument and the soloist without being over stated.
Schubert's Sixth Symphony: Another gem of a work, absolutely full of tunes which just fill your head. When the young Schubert wrote this work Rossini was in town and he was the most popular composer around at the time. So naturally Schubert filled the symphony with Rossini touches - Austria meets Italy. A lovely piece that is not played enough so sit back and enjoy the music as it washes over you.
Lars-Eric Larsson Pastoral Suite: This is the most popular work by Sweden's most popular classical music composer. When you hear it, you will know why. Its music that makes you smile - whether you are listening or performing. Well unless you are playing the terrifying 1st flute solo that is. Its a great way to start the evening. .
Ticket info: Tickets cost just £15 for adults and £2 for children (16 and under) and are available now from the Sudbury Tourist Office (in the Town Hall) and Peddars (lovely gentlemen's outfitters just by St Peter's). Online tickets are available from TicketSource. As usual a limited number of tickets will be available on the door.
More info?: Do please email me on info@sudburysymphonyorchestra.com if you have any questions on the concert.