大象传媒

大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra at Maida Vale Studios, London
Presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch

Three key aspects of the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra's work are reflected in this programme. First, Dvorak's thrilling Scherzo Capriccioso represents the orchestra's commitment to the core Czech repertoire, which it has been performing, broadcasting and recording in authoritative readings under its Chief Conductor, Jiri Belohlavek, over the past four years.

Mozart's tuneful Exsultate Jubilate features former New Generation Artist Ailish Tynan as soloist. The Orchestra is committed to fostering young talent and over the past decade has helped Radio 3 New Generation Artists gain vital experience, launching them on starry international careers.

Foerster's Fourth Symphony, his orchestral masterpiece, reflects the Orchestra's exploration of the more unusual corners of the Czech repertoire. It gained its subtitle "Easter" after the composer wrote that he started composing it on Good Friday 1904 'deeply moved by the spirit of Holy Week'. This colourful 20th century work - whilst popular in its homeland - is rarely heard outside the Czech Republic and demonstrates the Orchestra's dedication to introducing new and neglected music to its audiences.

Dvorak: Scherzo capriccioso (Op.66)
Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate - motet for soprano and orchestra (K.165)
Foerster: Symphony no. 4 (Op.54) in C minor "Easter" (London Premiere)
Ailish Tynan, soprano
Jiri Belohlavek, conductor

In the short interval, there will be a chance to find out more about the Orchestra's fostering of talent - young and not so young. The Total Immersion days this season explored the music of three living composers: George Crumb, Hans Werner Henze and Wolfgang Rihm. The Orchestra's Learning Projects involved students of performance and composition from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and - coming together for a special George Crumb event - amateur musicians aged six to eighty from a range of different institutions and backgrounds.