Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to G Live for a performance filled with drama, conducted by Kristian Sallinen. We begin with the thrilling Overture to Beethoven’s Egmont. The music was written for Goethe’s play about Count Egmont, who tried and failed to overthrow the Duke of Alba, resulting in his execution. Listen out for the final, fateful movement of the sword, which is audibly played out by the violins. The RPO’s Principal Clarinet, Katherine Lacy, will then take to the stage to perform Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, a cornerstone of the clarinet repertoire and regarded as one of the finest pieces for the instrument. The concert concludes with Brahms’ monumental First Symphony, which took the composer nearly fifteen years to write, as evidenced by the pure musical intensity throughout the work. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor - Kristian Sallinen Soloist - Katherine Lacy, clarinet Beethoven - Egmont Overture   Mozart - Clarinet Concerto   Brahms - Symphony No. 1 We are pleased to renew our partnership with The Cheryl King Trust, whose vital work ensures that young people across Surrey can access music lessons regardless of financial barriers, and experience the transformative benefits of learning an instrument. Please note: For the enjoyment of all those attending, and in respect of those performing, please note that latecomers will not be admitted until the end of a work. Similarly, should you need to leave the auditorium during the concert, re-admittance will also be at the end of the work. For clarity, latecomers and re-admittance is not permitted between movements.

The Hanover Band was formed in London by Caroline Brown in March 1980 and has an international reputation for the excellence of its performances and recordings of 18th and 19th-century music. The orchestra comprises some of the best period instrument specialists in the UK. Their performances and recordings have been described as ‘revelatory, luscious, outstanding and illuminating’ Performing Handel’s Messiah in this concert, the subject is the ‘greatest story ever told’ and Handel’s setting has been described as the ‘greatest single work in the English language’. It is certainly the most popular and probably the best loved oratorio of all time, a perfect festive treat for music lovers of all ages. The Hanover Band Handel - Messiah We are pleased to renew our partnership with The Cheryl King Trust, whose vital work ensures that young people across Surrey can access music lessons regardless of financial barriers, and experience the transformative benefits of learning an instrument. Please note: For the enjoyment of all those attending, and in respect of those performing, please note that latecomers will not be admitted until the end of a work. Similarly, should you need to leave the auditorium during the concert, re-admittance will also be at the end of the work. For clarity, latecomers and re-admittance is not permitted between movements.