The North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra spring concert offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the few existing vibraphone concertos, performed by renowned percussionist Sacha Johnson. Written by Brazilian composer Ney Rosauro, the piece is the people and scenery of Brazil. This is contrasted with Rachmaninov’s
Symphony No. 2, with its wealth of splendid tunes and rich late-Romantic harmony.
Programme:Festive Overture, Op. 96 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Concerto No. 1 for Vibraphone by Ney Rosauro
Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Sacha Johnson (Soloist) / Sara Stagg (Leader) / Alex Arkwright (Conductor)