Program
Saint-Saëns – Andromaque: Overture and Prelude to Act IV
Saint-Saëns – Romance in F for Horn and Orchestra, Op. 36 (soloist – Brian Donohue, horn)
Saint-Saëns – Morceau de concert in F for Horn and Orchestra, Op. 94 (soloist – Brian Donohue, horn)
Liszt – Tasso: Lamento e trionfo, S. 96 (Symphonic poem # 2)
Saint- Saëns and Liszt were musical contemporaries who had a shared admiration of each other’s work. While sharing some musical similarities, Saint-Saëns’s music often possesses a more classical quality compared to Liszt’s more emotionally evocative style. Our soloist will play two pieces by Saint- Saëns, both of which showcase the horn’s lyrical and expressive capabilities. The program offers a combination of shared musical heritage, stylistic contrasts, and engaging repertoire that will appeal to a wide range of listeners.
Our soloist on the horn is Brian Donohue. Brian is one of the London Community Orchestra’s horn players.
