Schumann Overture from Manfred, Op. 115
Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Soloist Alexander Soares
Tchaikovsky ‘Manfred’ Symphony in B minor, Op. 58
We open the season with two ‘takes’ on the romantic period pin-up, Manfred: Schumann’s broodingly magnificent ‘Manfred’ overture and Tchaikovsky’s rich and dramatic ‘Manfred’ symphony. In between we feature serial international prizewinner Alexander Soares in Grieg’s endlessly tuneful piano concerto. Not to be missed!