Nordic Music Days: Lawrence Power and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Description

As part of Nordic Music Days festival held in Scotland for the first time in 136 years, the internationally acclaimed violist Lawrence Power joins the SCO and Principal Guest conductor Andrew Manze for Anders Hillborg’s astounding Viola Concerto. Jay Capperauld sketches six crime scenes in his darkly inspired work, while Madeleine Isaksson’s Flow traces rivers in northern Sweden. To close, James MacMillan’s second symphony, dedicated to fellow Ayrshireman Andrew O’Hagan.

Jay Capperauld: Death in a Nutshell
Anders Hillborg: Viola Concerto (Scottish Premiere)
Madeleine Isaksson: Flows (Tornio) (Scottish Premiere)
James MacMillan: Symphony No 2

Lawrence Power – viola
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Andrew Manze - conductor

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Presenter - Stephen Broad
Producer - Laura Metcalfe