We regret to inform you that, due to the nature of this project with Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, this concert is cancelled.
A battle with crippling self-doubt and writer’s block was the generative force behind Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5.
After being catapulted to fame by his immensely popular Symphony No.4 ten years earlier, Tchaikovsky became a bit of a celebrity in Russia and beyond. But the composer’s ego was far from secure as he struggled with the pressure of the hype: he was left with a nasty case of ‘difficult second album syndrome’.
The vivid orchestral colour of the Symphony No.5 inhabits a world of melodrama and maximalism, and explores the idea of ultimate victory over destiny. We are led by a recurring ‘fate theme’ as it weaves through bombastic funeral marches and swirling waltzes, in music composed against all odds.
Students of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School – mentored annually by their Southbank Sinfonia counterparts – bolster our forces as we embark on a journey of triumph over fate.
Book your free ticket online, then give what you can on the night.
Should you encounter any issues when booking, please email tickets@southbanksinfonia.co.uk
This concert will be one hour long (with no interval).
