Programme 31 – Thursday: Light Classical and Pastoral
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Sundowner Classics Programme description.
This is a light, listener-friendly programme — Classical concertos, a lyrical modern gem, and the familiar warmth of Dvořák. Ideal for a Thursday concert where elegance and accessibility are key.
Welcome to “about Music” with Brian.
Continuing from where we left off on Monday, I have another three works for you, featuring the big brother of the Oboe, namely the Cor Anglais which is also called the English Horn.
Following this I have two wonderful movements from Dvorak’s ninth symphony.
Composer (Surname, Forenames) Title Duration Descriptor
Donizetti, Gaetano Concertino for English Horn in G major (two movements) 8′ A concise, lyrical bel canto miniature — graceful and light
Pilotti, Giuseppe Concerto for English Horn in F 12′Tuneful Classical-era concerto with a warm slow movement and elegant outer sections.
Jacob, Gordon Rhapsody for Cor Anglais and Strings 8′ A pastoral, witty, and quintessentially English piece, showing the instrument’s lyrical charm in a modern but tonal idiom.
This is a light, listener-friendly programme — Classical concertos, a lyrical modern gem, and the familiar warmth of Dvořák. Ideal for a Thursday concert where elegance and accessibility are key.
Welcome to “about Music” with Brian.
Continuing from where we left off on Monday, I have another three works for you, featuring the big brother of the Oboe, namely the Cor Anglais which is also called the English Horn.
Following this I have two wonderful movements from Dvorak’s ninth symphony.
Composer (Surname, Forenames) Title Duration Descriptor
Donizetti, Gaetano Concertino for English Horn in G major (two movements) 8′ A concise, lyrical bel canto miniature — graceful and light
Pilotti, Giuseppe Concerto for English Horn in F 12′Tuneful Classical-era concerto with a warm slow movement and elegant outer sections.
Jacob, Gordon Rhapsody for Cor Anglais and Strings 8′ A pastoral, witty, and quintessentially English piece, showing the instrument’s lyrical charm in a modern but tonal idiom.
