Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Feder
RNCM Conducting Fellow Jacobus de Jager leads Manchester Camerata in this live classical concert, travelling from the Classical period to the present day with orchestral works by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven, and featuring the UK premiere of a new work by Arthur Feder.
Tchaikovsky, though composing in the late 19th century, admired the elegance and clarity of the Classical style, particularly drawing inspiration from Mozart, whom he described as “a sunny genius”. During a period of personal turmoil, he turned to the serenity of 18th-century music for emotional refuge. His Variations on a Rococo Theme exemplifies this influence, showcasing an ornate yet refined style that reflects the Rococo aesthetic. RNCM musician Chloe Chen joins Manchester Camerata as cello soloist.
Beethoven’s celebrated Symphony No. 3, the Eroica Symphony, is widely regarded as a landmark in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras, breaking boundaries within the symphonic form. Subtitled “composed to celebrate the remembrance of a great man”, the work was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, whom Beethoven believed embodied the ideals of the French Revolution. However, after Napoleon became Emperor, a disillusioned Beethoven reportedly tore up the title page. The Eroica title may therefore refer to Napoleon as he once was, or more broadly to the concept of heroism.
Programme
- Arthur Feder Homestead
- Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
- Beethoven Symphony No.3 Eroica
Performed by
- Jacobus de Jager Conductor
- Chloe Chen Cello
- Manchester Camerata
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