Flute concerto's UK premier to take place in Turriff and Inverurie
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra's annual summer tour brings world-class music to venues across Scotland, with the north-east set to see the UK debut of a new work by Arturo Marquez.
Entitled Rythms of Summer, a three date performance sees young Romanian conductor Andrei Feher take the SCO on a summertime sojourn in the north-east.
The programme includes Haydn’s Symphony No 83, the second of the composer’s Paris symphonies, which opens the concert in dramatic style. The symphony’s nickname – The Hen - comes from the clucking rhythms of the first movement.
Then the audience take a trip to Mexico for the UK premiere of Arturo Marquéz’s new Flute Concerto Son featuring the SCO’s charismatic Principal Flute, André Cebrián.
This hugely enjoyable, and infectious music is perfect for summer, with its mix of Spanish, African and indigenous Mexican dance rhythms.
Poulenc’s Sinfonietta overflows with dance beats and jazzy themes.
Full of the composer’s trademark charm and wit, this 20th century classic brings the programme to a toe-tapping conclusion.
Shows take place in Turiff (August 4) and Inverurie (August 5).
Tickets are on sale now via www.sco.org.uk
Gavin Reid, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra: “As we head towards our 50th anniversary in January, we’re delighted to showcase the very best of what the SCO has to offer to audiences across the length and breadth of Scotland in our 2023 Summer Tour.
"With musical friends joining us across the summer months, we are so excited to once again be able to bring audiences together to share with them the joy and power of live music-making, wherever they are."
Also taking place in Aberdeenshire The Chimpanzees of Happytown,visits Stonehaven (August 4) and Daviot (August 5).
Presenter Ailing O’Dea brings to life the story of Chutney the Chimp in an inclusive performance designed with a relaxed and supportive approach to noise and movement within the auditorium - Ideal for four- to eight-year-olds.
