Lunchtime Concert - Mercurial Spirit

Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra

Luke Dollman - conductor
Jack Overall - cello

Schumann - Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129
Shostakovich - Symphony No. 9

A short, transparent work, almost Haydenesque in character, Shostakovich’s Ninth sits lightly between such giants as his tragic Eighth and Tenth Symphonies. Schumann’s cello concerto has recently become a staple piece of the romantic cello repertoire after a century of obscurity. It’s a work that combines the composer’s most unique and personal qualities – intense lyricism, rhythmic vigor and a fair amount of ambiguity.

Season Two Lunchtime Gold Passes on sale now. Individual tickets available online from Monday 28 June.

Elder Hall is currently operating at 75% capacity - masks not required. On arrival please register using the QR code or paper sign-in sheets near the foyer entrance and follow instructions from ushers regarding COVID safety precautions.

Unable to attend in person? Join us online for the free concert livestream.