With an arrestive piano flourish and assertive string line, Britten’s
Young Apollo is ignited into life. Conveying the vivid brilliance of the sun, this radiant work - scored for piano, string quartet, and string orchestra - is filled with thunderous piano writing, fanfare-like string lines, and exuberant energy. Bartok’s
Divertimento isn’t short of drama either, with its complex polyrhythms and effervescent rondo.
Planted firmly in his Neoclassical period, Stravinsky’s
Symphony in C is bold and rich, drawing upon the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Haydn. But despite the work’s traditional elements, you can’t miss the fact this work is undeniably Stravinskian, with its impulsive rhythms, slashing energy, and unpredictable harmonies.
Escape the commute: kick back, relax, and join Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Waterloo. Tickets are just £2 on the door.
