Colin Riley’s Stream-Shine played by violinist Philippa Mo complements Weber’s Invitation to the Dance and Brahms’ glorious Symphony no 4
On Saturday 25th September 2021, Ely Sinfonia will be playing its first “proper” post lockdown concert in a glorious re-awakening of Ely Cathedral to local talent. The orchestra will be joined by virtuoso violinist, Philippa Mo, for the world première of Stream-Shine by British composer Colin Riley. Also on the programme is Weber’s Invitation to the Dance, a wonderfully rumbunctious frolic orchestrated by Berlioz. The concert will finish with Brahms’ ever popular Symphony No 4.
Stream-Shine is a brand new concerto for violin and orchestra. Commissioned by Ely Sinfonia, it takes full advantage of the acoustics of Ely Cathedral, with infectious, jazzy rhythmic passages contrasting with ethereal, reflective soundscapes. As with much of Brunel University-based composer Colin Riley’s music, it cannot be categorised, combining unusual instrumental techniques, improvisation and standard notation within a large-scale classical form.
The concert begins with Weber’s Invitation to the Dance, the first ever waltz written for listening rather than dancing. It has been described as “the transition to modern dance music”, “the most brilliant example of dance music yet written” (Music with Ease) and is certainly exquisitely poetic and utterly romantic!
Ending the concert, the rich autumnal colours and glorious melodies of Brahms’ Symphony no 4 provide a deep contrast to the earlier two pieces. From the first sighs of the strings to the final deeply personal, uncompromising ending, this is one of the most captivating of all Brahms’ compositions.
Ely Cathedral, Saturday 25th September 2021, 7.30pm
Tickets cost £25, £18 or £15 (reserved), or £8 (unreserved).
Concessions are £15 in £18 seats.
They are available now from Ely Cathedral Box Office, Tel 01353 660349, email box.office@elycathedral.org or online from https://www.elycathedral.org/events
Press release from Ely Sinfonia
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