Oxford Symphony Orchestra: Schumann, Bartók, and Brahms
The Oxford Symphony Orchestra return for their annual concert at the Sheldonian Theatre, conducted by Robert Max and with violinist Stefan Simonca-Oprita
Schumann ‘Genoveva’ Overture
Bartók Violin Concerto no.2
Brahms Symphony no.4
Stefan Simonca-Oprita violin
Robert Max conductor
In Schumann's only opera, Genoveva, drama ensues after a failed attempt to seduce Genoveva, the wife of Siegfrid. Mirroring the storyline, the overture follows the same dramatic trajectory, with music moving through ominous and wrenching moods, arriving at eventual majesty and triumph.
Bartók's second violin concerto was written for Zoltán Székely, his long-standing recital partner. This concerto is infused with styles from Hungarian folk music, and is very much a celebration of life.
Despite featuring great warmth and lyrical beauty, Brahms' 4th symphony has a definite tragic character. The finale is based on a passacaglia: a sequence of variations on a bass pattern. It ends with a bleak but thrilling conclusion, cementing its place as a firm favourite in the classical repertoire.
Ticket Information:
- Full price: £18, Concessions: £10
- The £10 concession price is for 16-18 year-olds, full-time students and those in receipt of universal credit.
- Accompanied under-16s are free, and a person accompanying a wheelchair user is free.
- Doors for the concert will open at 19:00, and there will be an interval after the violin concerto.
- Latecomers will be permitted after the first piece or at the interval.
- The concert will be approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including interval.
- Not suitable for very young children, though it is satisfactory for children who are comfortable with the duration.
- For ticketing queries, please contact 0333 666 3366.
