Carlisle Classics: Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1
Schedule
Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Sands Centre | Carlisle, EN
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Royal Northern Sinfonia is joined on stage by cellist Laura van der Heijden and guest conductor Tess Jackson for an evening of French elegance and Russian wit.Prokofiev’s ‘Classical’ Symphony opens with wit and sparkle – a playful homage to Mozart that brims with youthful energy and charm.
Saint-Saëns’ cello concerto wastes no time getting going. There’s no lengthy introduction; you’re just straight into the musical fireworks. And fireworks they are – the beginning and end of this piece are passionate and stormy, and surround a lighter, more dancelike central section.
Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte offers contrast, a gentle and hauntingly beautiful elegy that unfolds with poise and restraint.
Poulenc’s Sinfonietta continues the buoyant mood. A really lovable piece, it is full of humour and gorgeous orchestral textures, with an ending to send you home with a smile on your face – never predictable, always keeping you guessing.
This concert includes a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm in the auditorium.
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Where is it happening?
The Sands Centre, Carlisle Leisure, Hazel Cottage, Carlisle, CA1 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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