Artists
Emma Lisney – violin
David Lopez – violin
Scott Dickinson – viola
Cameron Campbell – viola
Silvestrs Kalnins – cello
Ella Rundle – cello
Programme
Joy Linsey String Quartet 'C’est L’extase'
Brahms String Sextet no.1 in B flat Major, Op.18
In this 45-minute chamber concert, the Philharmonia Chamber Players marry the warm, central European influences of Brahms with a contemporary work by Joy Linsey.
From its broad, embracing opening, Brahms’s luscious sextet unfolds as a deeply lyrical work, though a sadness lurks beneath its lush textures. At times as forceful as it is wistful, the Hungarian-inspired melodies and tunes of its middle movements sway the listener. In this concert, Brahms is preceded by Joy Linsey’s C’est L’extase. Taking its title from Paul Verlaine’s deeply dreamy poem, it is an intimate portrayal of euphoria and languid peace.
Pop in just for this 45-minute concert, or stay to hear the Philharmonia perform a Czech-inspired programme with violinist James Ehnes’s performance of Dvořák’s violin concerto, conducted by Kevin John Edusei at 7.30pm (separate ticket required).
Need to know
Prices & Discounts
Free, ticket required
Running time
45 mins, without an interval
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Printed freesheets will be available at the venue
Box office
Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
After the event
