Mozart Magic Flute: Overture
Grieg Piano Concerto
Stenhammer Symphony No.2
Soloist Antoine Préat
Conductor Hilary Davan Wetton
Tonight's concert brings together drama, lyricism and sweeping Scandinavian grandeur in a programme that moves from sparkling classicism to deeply rooted national expression.
The concert opens with Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute, a brilliant curtain-raiser full of energy, mystery and theatrical flair. Grieg’s much-loved Piano Concerto in A minor follows, weaving Norwegian folk influences into a work of striking virtuosity and emotional warmth – its iconic opening and soaring melodies capturing both the rugged landscape and lyrical soul of the North.
The journey concludes with Stenhammar’s Symphony No. 2, a powerful and richly textured masterpiece that reflects a distinctly Nordic voice. Expansive and introspective, yet driven by moments of intensity and triumph, it offers a compelling finale that resonates long after the final note.
