Directed by our Leader & Principal Stephanie Gonley, this concert explores two exciting contemporary works that have been inspired by the seasons.Max Richter’s is one of foremost figures on the contemporary music scene and performances of his reimagining of The Four Seasons are not to be missed. Combining the old with the new with skill, style and sophistication this piece is a respectful reinvention of the themes and ideas behind Vivaldi’s original work to allow listeners to hear it in a different.

Our second exploration of the seasons, comes from Astor Piazzolla, an Argentinian composer of great acclaim whose works are often full of life, verve and energy. The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires is not so directly inspired by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons but principally in title alone.Trey Lee has made an exciting new arrangement directly from the original work, which was for a bandoneon-led quintet.

Written over a 5 year period, Piazzolla’s wrote each movement as a separate piece. They were subsequently combined to create a fuller work that can be raucous and outrageous, but also beautifully tender.

Stephanie Gonley

director/violin

Trey Lee

cello

English Chamber Orchestra

orchestra