| Main Performers | Maxim Vengerov - violin,
Wayne Marshall - piano,
Laura Wright - vocal |
| Choirs | Academy of St. Martin in the Fields |
| Set List | 'Overture' from The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart,
'Chanson Boheme' from Carmen, Bizet (Laura Wright),
'I Vow To Thee My Country', Holst (Laura Wright),
'Hebrides Orchestra', Mendelssohn,
'Cavatina', Myers (Aquarelle Guitar Quartet),
'3rd Movement' from Concierto Andaluz, Rodrigo (Aquarelle Guitar Quartet),
'Rhapsody in Blue', Gershwin (Wayne Marshall)
INTERVAL
'Finale to the Organ Symphony', Saint-Saens (Wayne Marshall),
'Meditation' from Thais, Massenet (Maxim Vengerov),
'Finale' from Violin Concerto, Brahms,
'Libra', and 'Virgo' from The Musical Zodiac', Wiseman,
'1812 Overture', Tchaikovsky |
| Performance Notes | Dont miss another outstanding Classic FM Live concert, performed by some of classical musics brightest stars.
The line-up for Septembers gala event includes a man whos been described as the worlds most famous violinist - Maxim Vengerov. In a rare London appearance, Vengerov will perform music by Massenet and Brahms, alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Classic FMs John Suchet and Margherita Taylor host an unforgettable evening, which promises to include lights, fireworks, and plenty of your favourite music. The star pianist Wayne Marshall will perform George Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue, and other guest stars include the brilliant young mezzo-soprano Laura Wright and the acclaimed Aquarelle Guitar Quartet.
Classic FM Live promises to close in spectacular fashion, with a stunning lights and fireworks display to the sound of Tchaikovskys 1812 Overture. Whether youve been to many Classic FM concerts before, or this will be your first experience of live classical music, join us for a night like no other!
Fine Dining Package tickets were available for £175 per person, which included pre-show dining in the Coda Restaurant, champagne on arrival, wine, hot drinks, a programme and Premium Stalls seat.
The event was audio-recorded and broadcast on Classic FM Radio. |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/2016/126)
Digital Set List |