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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