Continuing its series of works commissioned by its Chief Conductor, Thomas Dausgaard, the 大象传媒 SSO premieres two new works inspired by Scotland and Scottish culture: William Sweeney takes the pibroch, a traditional musical form associated with the bagpipes, and adapts it for the 大象传媒 SSO鈥檚 Principal Clarinet, Yann Ghiro; while the Beltane Fire Festival鈥檚 spectacular displays and reinterpretation of ancient Celtic rituals are the starting point for Anna Clyne. These premieres are complemented by John McLeod鈥檚 thrilling tone poem about a famous preserved Viking ship, and by the Scottish Premiere of Glasgow-born Oliver Knussen鈥檚 Third Symphony - barely 15 minutes long, but acclaimed by 'The Guardian' as one of the 50 greatest ever written.
The works featured in this concert will be recorded for broadcast in 大象传媒 Radio 3's 'Hear and Now' on Saturday 10 February 2018.
Tickets available from Monday 30 October 2017.
Please note: the previously advertised performance of a 大象传媒 Commission from composer David Fennessy has been postponed until season 2018/2019.
