Morley Chamber Orchestra Concert

The Morley Chamber Orchestra presents a concert that contrasts impressions of Italy by two of the greatest musicians of the Early-Romantic period with works inspired by visual art written by two leading composers of today.

The concert will start with a talk offering a fascinating insight into the music what will be performed. The talk will feature guest composer, Jonathan Dove, and will include a question-and-answer segment for audience participation. The talk and programme notes provide information on the music to be performed, the composers, and the historical and cultural background of the music.

Schubert: Overture in the Italian Style in C D591
Judith Weir: Heroic Strokes of the Bow
Jonathan Dove: The Middleham Jewel
Mendelssohn: Symphony no. 4 ‘Italian’