Brahms tvåa
This emotional concert treats us to languorous strings, a film
music-inspired violin concerto and Brahm´s delightful second
symphony. The soloist will be virtuoso Matthew Trusler.
Matthew Trusler is an exciting young musician who also plays jazz
and has started his own record label. And he is passionate about
film. So it's not surprising that he has taken a liking to Korngold
- one of history's first major film music composers. Trusler was
awarded five stars by BBC Music Magazine for his recording of
Korngold's violin concerto, which he will perform here together
with NorrlandsOperan Symphony Orchestra.
Even at a young age, Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) was a
highly respected composer in his native Austria. He migrated to the
US in the 1930s where he became a popular film music composer.
Among other films, Korngold composed music for Captain
Blood (1935), Robin Hood (1938)
and Sea Hawk (1940) and was awarded two
Oscars. But after 15 years - hurt by the claim that he had sold his
soul to Hollywood - he grew tired of writing film music and instead
began composing for concert hall audiences again. He began with
this violin concerto, for which he drew part of the inspiration
from his film music. The concert received a standing ovation at its
première and Korngold had his revenge on his critics.
The concert will begin with music by Edward Elgar (1857-1934). The
poetic, subdued piece Serenade for
Strings consists of three short movements and is one of
his most personal works. Elgar is otherwise best known
for Pomp and Circumstance, which can be heard
during the Last Night of the Proms and as
sung by enthusiastic football fans.
And so more Brahms, of course. As distinct from his first
symphony, Brahms' second was completed over just
one summer. It is traditional in its form, but feels more
spontaneous. This is music that is easy to relate to; full of
elation and warm feelings.
Conductor: Rumon Gamba
Soloist: Matthew Trusler, violin
NorrlandsOperan Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Elgar: Serenade for
strings
Korngold: Violin concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 2
Informal debriefing in the Concert hall with Rumon Gamba
and a musical surprise.