TRANSFIGURED NIGHT
TRANSFIGURED NIGHT
Thursday 9th January , 8pm , Hall Two
In 1899 Schoenberg was falling in love with the sister of a colleague . At the same time he read a poem by Richard Dehmel , telling of a couple walking at dusk in a wood ; the woman confesses that she is pregnant by another lover , before the forest fills with moonlight and the man proclaims that the strength of their love will make the child their own . The smitten Schoenberg was inspired to create his most touching work , played here against colourful , rich chamber works by Dvořák and Martinů .
Martinů String Sextet
Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht
Beethoven Rondino in E flat for Wind Octet
Dvořák Serenade in D minor
Northern Sinfonia
Tickets : £ 16
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