English Symphony Orchestra at Cheltenham Town Hall - Korngold, Tchaikovsky

Elgar In The South 21’

Korngold Violin Concerto 24’

Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 4 42’

Jac van Steen, conductor

Zoe Beyers, violin

Tchaikovsky’s most uplifting and exuberant symphony, the Fourth, emerged following a period of profound personal crisis. As a declaration of new-found confidence, hope and optimism, it is almost without equal in the symphonic world.

Erich Wolfgang Korngold had spent many of his prime years as a film composer and his sumptuous Violin Concerto is a work that overflows with a decade of melodic riches Korngold had been waiting to share with the world whilst in exile. Performed by ESO’s distinguished leader Zoe Beyers

Elgar, much like his hero Brahms, approached writing a first symphony with a mix of trepidation and anxiety. His first sustained attempt to compose one in 1903 produced no symphony, but instead Elgar’s greatest tone poem, In the South.

We’re delighted to welcome Jac van Steen as guest conductor for this concert.

Tickets £5 – £30.50 Season ticket reductions available

ESO Insight at 2pm

Join us at 2pm for our pre-concert event that bring you closer to the music. Hear the stories, ideas and creative voices behind each programme, and enjoy a relaxed, connected start to your ESO evening. Hosted by Dr Jonathan James in conversation with soloist and ESO leader Zoe Beyers. Free to ticket holders.