Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Such are the heroic power and the beautiful, eloquent melodies of the 'Emperor' Concerto that it is hard to believe Beethoven wrote it in a Vienna under attack from Napoleon's invading armies. The strength and thoughtfulness of renowned German pianist Lars Vogt are an ideal match for this monumental concerto's virtuosic demands.
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, famed for its refined performances under Principal Conductor Robin Ticciati, explores the glories of the Rhine in Schumann's Third Symphony, a work of songful beauty and spiritual wonder at the natural world.
To begin the concert, Brahms's Tragic Overture shows the composer at his most turbulent and emotional, and Webern's Langsamer Satz is a richly Romantic vision of nature and desire.