Marco Testori conductor
RCM musicians
Mozarteum University musicians
Mozart Symphony no 34 in C major K 338
Schetky Conservati fedele
M Haydn Symphony no 29 in D minor op 1 no 3
JC Bach 'Semplicetto, ancor non sai’ from Endimione
Wölfl Symphony in G minor op 40
Historical performance musicians from the RCM and Mozarteum University come together to perform elegant orchestral works written in London and Salzburg during the Classical era.
In the Pleasure Gardens of these two great cities, audiences could hear the very best music from the notable composers and performers of the day. JC Bach and Schetky were illustrious figures on the London music scene. Known as 'the London Bach', JC Bach regularly wrote music for fashionable social occasions at Vauxhall Gardens, and composed 'Semplicetto, ancor non sai' for London opera house the King’s Theatre.
Salzburg is represented by Mozart and Michael Haydn, while Wölfl bridges the gap: he studied with Michael Haydn but wrote his Symphony no 40 in London. Following this inaugural concert, the ensemble will take its programme to the Chigiana International Festival, Siena.
Turangalîla at the Royal Festival Hall
The Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra, led by acclaimed conductor Jac van Steen, perform Messiaen’s epic masterpiece Turangalîla-symphonie at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday 1 May, 7.30pm.
Join us for this special event, featuring RCM pianist Thomas Kelly as soloist and Imsu Choi on the ondes Martenot.
