Concert Details
| Title: | From Russia With Fireworks |
| Performed by: | Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra |
| Time: | Saturday, 14 November 2015, at 7:30pm |
| Place: | The Kings Church, Burgess Hill |
| Description: | Led by Mike Wood, the orchestra will celebrate the work of some of most prolific Russian composers of the 19th century. Glinka is widely considered to be the fountainhead of Russian music and was a great influence on fellow Russian, Borodin. Tchaikovsky became the first Russian composer to be widely known internationally. His patriotic 1812 Overture was written to celebrate Russia’s defence of its motherland against Napoleon’s invading Grande Armée in 1812. The evening concludes with some British patriotism in the form of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, commissioned by George II to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–48). The programme will be: • Glinka: A Life for the Tsar Overture • Borodin: Symphony No. 2 • Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture • Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks (arr. Mackerras) Please note the change from our usual venue. |
| Tickets: | Tickets (£12 for advance purchases; £14 on the door). Purchase from September at the Burgess Hill Help Point. Or call 01444 232067. Accompanied under 16’s free (ticket required). http://www.bhso.org.uk/ |
| Contact: | Meghan Nicholas |
