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Join us for our season finale celebrating the charm of British Light Music, known for its accessible melodies, whimsical character, and British flair. This delightful concert features works by iconic composers like Eric Coates, Edward German, and Ernest Tomlinson, capturing the vibrant energy and spirit of British life. Whether you’re a longtime fan of British light music or new to the genre, this concert is an ideal way to experience the vibrant sounds of some of Britain’s best-loved composers. It’s the perfect way to end the Mid-Somerset Orchestra’s season with a burst of joyous music that will leave you humming long after the final note! MSO Alumnus Roger Parsons will present the concert from the stage.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of popular orchestral masterworks. Wagner’s Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg showcases the composer’s grand operatic style. Next, we travel to Bohemia for Smetana’s Vltava, which paints a musical picture of the eponymous river as it flows through the Czech countryside. The concert concludes with one of the great orchestral spectacles of the 20th century: Gustav Holst’s The Planets. From the bracing power of “Mars, the Bringer of War” to the ethereal mystery of “Neptune, the Mystic,” this enduring favourite blends cosmic imagination with bold orchestration.
Conducted by Hitoshi Suzuki, this concert promises a thrilling blend of drama, lyricism and orchestral colour. A must for classical music lovers and newcomers alike.
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