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Pekka plays to the audience - the orchestra perform behind him. He wears light glasses and a black long shirt.

Beethoven Violin Concerto

with Pekka Kuusisto

Kindly supported by

Programme

  • HAYDN

    Symphony No.103 in E-flat ‘Drum Roll’

  • BEETHOVEN

    Violin Concerto

Pekka Kuusisto director/violin

We join forces again with longstanding collaborator Pekka Kuusisto, who performs and directs a programme rich in invention and charm.

The evening opens with Haydn’s enduringly popular ‘Drum Roll‘ Symphony. From its dramatic opening timpani flourish to its playful finale, this symphony is a masterclass in surprise and sophistication, with Haydn at his most imaginative.

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto then takes centre stage – one of the greatest works ever written for the instrument. Expansive and poetic in equal measure, it sings with humanity and grace, offering a profound dialogue between soloist and orchestra. In Kuusisto’s hands, expect a performance full of colour, spontaneity and emotional depth.

Pekka Kuusisto Visiting Artist Chair kindly supported by The Honorary Consulate of Finland, Edinburgh & Glasgow

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