Programme
- Joybox(7 mins)Scottish Premiere
- Cello Concerto No.2: The Song Gatherer(30 mins)Scottish Premiere
- interval
- Hodie Puer Nascitur(7 mins)*UK Premiere
- Time's Arrow(27 mins)Scottish Premiere
Performers
- Robert Cohencello
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Concert information
Musical inspiration comes in many forms. The late John McCabe was transfixed by the pattern of sounds coming from a Japanese amusement arcade, which gave rise to his âmusical entertainmentâ Joybox. Sally Beamishâs Second Cello Concerto takes its cue from the wanderings of Robert Cohenâs grandfather and weaves together elements of Polish and South African folksongs with migratory birdcalls. Sir James MacMillanâs faith remains as central to his writing as ever; here his motet for ensemble and chorus is given its UK Premiere by the Glasgow Chamber Choir. Anthony Payneâs dynamic and monumental Timeâs Arrow from 1990, meanwhile, is nothing less than an orchestral evocation of âThe Big Bangâ, acclaimed as âa work of stunning confidence with exceptional clarity of thought and argument.â Martyn Brabbins conducts the ±«Óătv SSO in this concert for ±«Óătv Radio 3âs Hear and Now, which brings together works by four of the leading British composers of our time.
Tickets: FREE* (unreserved seating) limited to 2 tickets per application (not recommended for young children) - available from Monday 16 November 2015.
*ÂŁ1.00 online and ÂŁ1.50 telephone venue booking fees apply.