Bedford: Appalachian Spring
Artists
Ryan Bancroft – conductor
Renaud Capuçon – violin
Programme
Copland Fanfare for the Common Man
Barber Violin Concerto
— Interval —
Shaw Entr'acte
Copland Appalachian Spring (complete ballet music)
A love story in an American frontier setting, Copland’s ballet Appalachian Spring won him the Pulitzer Prize in 1945. It features a tender duet, folk-like dances, and a set of variations on the Shaker tune Simple Gifts.
Barber’s Violin Concerto vies with the Adagio for Strings as his most popular work. At first lyrical and serene, the fiendish perpetual motion finale is a striking contrast – giving Renaud Capuçon the chance to show off his agility as well as his “liquid gold” tone (Bachtrack).
Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte is full of contrasting textures, evoking raindrops, sighing wind and the sound of the classical guitar.
Need to know
Prices & Discounts
£15 – £40
Multi-buy offer available; under-16s and concession discounts available
Running time
1 hr 45 mins, including 20-minute interval
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes available here.
Box office
Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
Venue
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