London Portraits
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Enjoy the best of British in this evocative programme of English favourites.
Duration:
2 hours and 2 minutes, including interval
Type:
Mainstage
Featured Artist(s):
Akiko Suwanai
, Role
Andrew Manze
, Role
Composer(s):
Vaughan Williams; Walton
Programme
Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Walton Violin Concerto
Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 2 A London Symphony
Step into an evocative portrait of England with conductor Andrew Manze, a world authority on the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
The beloved Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis unfolds in luminous layers, filling the hall with the spacious glow of a Renaissance cathedral. William Walton’s dazzling Violin Concerto then places internationally celebrated soloist Akiko Suwanai in the spotlight, combining lyrical beauty with breathtaking virtuosity.
Finally, Vaughan Williams’ A London Symphony brings the city vividly to life: Big Ben’s chimes, a misty dawn on the Thames and the restless energy of a vast industrial metropolis.
From intimate reflection to bustling urban spectacle, London Portraits offers a richly atmospheric journey through some of Britain’s finest orchestral music, shaped by artists renowned for their insight, elegance and expressive power.
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Fri, 18 Jun
Mainstage
Wellington Town Hall
Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Sat, 19 Jun
Mainstage
Auckland Town Hall
Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau
Featured artists
Akiko Suwanai
Role
Andrew Manze
Role
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