Hull with the Hallé Orchestra

The Hallé in Hull

Programme

Chabrier España
Granados Doce Danzas Españolas
Rodrigo Concierto De Aranjuez
Albeniz Asturias
Bizet Carmen: Suite No. 1
Piazzolla Libertango
Márquez Danzon No.2
De Falla Three-Cornered Hat: Suite No.2: Three Dances
De Falla El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance

Join us in Hull for an evening celebrating the warmth and passion of Spanish music

Curiously, it’s often been French composers who’ve expressed Spain’s essence, as in Chabrier’s España, inspired by folk musicians he heard there on holiday. Bizet showed similar flair in his opera, Carmen, the colourful Suite No.1 concluding with the famous Toreadors’ March. But to capture the country’s soul, turn to a Spaniard: Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, performed by an always welcome Hallé guest, guitarist Craig Ogden.At its affecting heart is the slow movement’s wonderful melody infused with flamenco fire. After a brief visit to Argentina for Piazzolla’s exuberant Libertango, we stop off in Mexico for Márquez’s wild and energetic Danzón No.2 and finally arrive back in Spain for The Three Cornered Hat Suite by Andalusian composer, De Falla.

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester with the Hallé Orchestra

Rush Hour: España

Programme includes

Chabrier España – Rhapsody for orchestra
Bizet Carmen: Suite No.1
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
Piazzolla Libertango
Ravel Boléro

After the concert in the foyer – Join us for more music, from students of the RNCM guitar department.

Music conjuring Spain, its sights and sounds, with Delyana Lazarova, former Hallé Assistant Conductor, our guide.

Curiously, it’s often been French composers who’ve expressed the Spain’s essence, as in Chabrier’s España, inspired by folk musicians he heard there on holiday. Bizet showed similar flair in his opera, Carmen, the colourful Suite No.1 concluding with the famous Toreadors’ March. But to capture the country’s soul, turn to a Spaniard: Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, performed by an always welcome Hallé guest, guitarist Craig Ogden. At its affecting heart is the slow movement’s wonderful melody infused with flamenco fire. After a brief visit to Argentina for Piazzolla’s exuberant Libertango, the concert culminates in another Frenchman’s take on Spain, Ravel’s Boléro. But Basque blood coursed in that composer’s veins, influencing his most popular work.