Cowichan Symphony Society presents
Subscriptions available now: Adult $240 | Student/Child $60. Please call 250-746-2722 to book subscriptions.
Christian Kluxen conductor
Andreas Brantelid cello *
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”
Beethoven Egmont Overture
Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante *
The misty and melancholy atmosphere of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Palace provided the initial inspiration for Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony. Its triumphant finale parallels the conclusion of Beethoven’s Egmont – a tragedy that ends in victory. The Sinfonia Concertante is one of Prokofiev’s final works, created in consultation with soloist Mstislav Rostropovich. It is one of the most demanding works in the cello repertoire. To interpret it, Christian Kluxen welcome his outstanding Danish compatriot, Andreas Brantelid.