Long Yu, conductor
GSO Honorary Music Director for Life , “[The] most powerful figure in China’s classical music scene”—The New York Times
Frank Peter Zimmermann, violin
German violin virtuoso celebrated around the world
HIGHLIGHT
From the opera Peter Grimes, Britten selected four interludes that are closely integrated with the plot development. They are like four paintings of ever-changing seascapes, placing the audience in the vast ocean. The composer’s earlier Simple Symphony comprises four movements with hints of neo-Classical and neo-Baroque influences yet retains its humor. Elgar’s Violin Concerto in B Minor is full of rich melodies, pastoral harmonies and rich instrumental colors. It is a perfect picture matching violin solo and the orchestra.
PROGRAM
2172nd concert since the GSO’s inaugural “Music Season” in May 1998
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Organizers: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Xinghai Concert Hall
2025.5.18（Sun.）20:00
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Long Yu, conductor
Frank Peter Zimmermann, violin
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op.33a
1.Dawn
2.Sunday Morning
3.Moonlight
4.Storm
Benjamin Britten
Simple Symphony, Op.4
1.Boisterous Bourrée
2.Playful Pizzicato
3.Sentimental Saraband
4.Frolicsome Finale
—— Intermission ——
Edward Elgar
Violin Concerto in B minor，Op.61
1.Allegro
2.Andante
3.Allegro molto
Frank Peter Zimmermann, violin
