Edward Elgar – Sospiri
Jeremy Gill – Epiphanes Song Cycle, Robin Johanssen, soloist
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 7
This concert offers a journey through the emotive power of music, featuring an evocative blend of lush orchestral textures, expressive vocal artistry, and rhythmic vitality. The program opens with Edward Elgar’s Sospiri, a deeply introspective and tender work that captures the fragility of the human spirit. This is followed by Jeremy Gill’s Epiphanes Song Cycle, showcasing soprano Robin Johannson in a series of poetic and expressive vocal pieces that delve into the nuances of human emotion and storytelling. The concert concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 7, a masterpiece celebrated for its energetic rhythms, driving momentum, and triumphant character, offering a rousing and uplifting finale. Together, these works create a vivid tapestry of introspection, lyrical beauty, and dynamic exuberance.
