Programme

• Weber - Clarinet Concerto No.2 in Eb major, Opus 74
• Mahler - Symphony No. 5‍

Clarinet: Julian Bliss

Conductor: Simon Wright

Leader: Fiona Love

Our second concert in this season will see us recognise this year's celebration of a composer with the spectacular name of Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber. Born in 1786, he was a German composer, conductor, virtuoso pianist, guitarist, and a music critic in the early 19th Century - dying at the tragically early age of 39 in 1826. We are thrilled to be able to introduce one of the world's finest clarinettists, Julian Bliss, in his York debut. The second of Weber's clarinet concertos is a classic in the repertoire and the opportunity to hear Julian perform it should not be missed.

It has been several years since we completed our extended journey through the major symphonic works of Gustav Mahler, so it's about time we revisited his repertoire. For this concert, we have chosen his hauntingly beautiful 5th symphony. This large five movement work contains many beautiful tunes, including the famous adagietto fourth movement said to be an expression of Mahler's love for his wife Alma - and perhaps remembered for its use in Visconti's equally beautiful film 'Death in Venice'.

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We will always endeavour to perform the concert as shown; however, should circumstances require, the orchestra reserves the right to amend the concert date, timing, concert programme, soloist and ticket pricing without prior notice.

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