Barber Adagio for Strings
Caroline Shaw Entr'acte
Copland Clarinet concerto (Lewis Graham clarinet soloist)
Tippett Concerto for Double String Orchestra

at Smith Square Hall, London SW1P 3HA (formerly St John’s Smith Square)

Prepare for an evening of stunning string music that highlights the versatility and emotional range of the orchestra.

Opening with Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, a work of profound beauty and timeless poignancy, the programme moves to the contemporary brilliance of Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte, a playful and inventive piece that reimagines classical traditions.

Aaron Copland’s delightful Clarinet Concerto follows, a work filled with jazzy rhythms and lyrical warmth, featuring the extraordinary Lewis Graham as soloist. To close, Michael Tippett’s Concerto for Double String Orchestra offers a dazzling display of energy and rhythm, showcasing the ensemble in its full vibrancy.

This concert is a celebration of the string orchestra’s expressive power, weaving together works that span emotions and styles. Join us for a night of unforgettable music!

Join conductor James Henshaw for an enlightening pre-concert talk at 5.30pm, free for all ticket holders.