Download Concert Programme - Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

Welcome to the Brighton PhilharmonicOrchestra’s 86 th Concert SeasonI am very much looking forward tothis opening concert. Writing this, Irealize how much I miss our concertsduring the summer months. Not onlywill we have the pleasure of seeingthe orchestra again, but we also havethe bonus of collaborating oncemore with our President John Lill.John has been our President since1992, and I am sure that you all valuethis association as much as we onthe platform do.John and I performed these twoworks together some two years ago,and I suggested to him then thatthey would make a good openingprogramme for Brighton.I have been keen to perform theRachmaninov again for some time,and I think Liszt’s treatment of theDies irae theme in the Totentanz,which is such a menacing andvirtuoso work, contrasts well withRachmaninov's which is just asvirtuoso, but a less terrifying viewof judgment day.We have neglected Wagner in recentseasons, so it will be good to hear theMeistersinger Overture, a well knownwork to be sure; but working on itagain has been extraordinary as Ifind even more to marvel at thanever before, especially in the melodiccounterpoint which he uses in thegentler parts of this majesticmasterpiece.I look forward to seeing you all againtoday, and sharing with you themusical feast we have prepared forthe rest of the season.Barry WordsworthMUSIC DIRECTOR/PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR