Nicholas Daniel to perform London premiere of Judith Weir’s oboe concerto
Rafael Payare conducts Nicholas Daniel and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the London premiere of Judith Weir’s oboe concerto at The Barbican on Friday 13 December.
Performers
- Rafael Payare conductor
- Nicholas Daniel oboe
- BBC Symphony Orchestra
Programme:
Brett Dean: Amphitheatre
Judith Weir: Oboe Concerto (London premiere)
Gustav Mahler: Symphony no.1
Gustav Mahler poured his own life experience into his symphonies beginning with the First. In this work for huge orchestra, we feel both the wonder of nature and the pain of anguish. Still, Mahler uses simple, popular tunes and folksy rhythms to drive his symphony from horror to hope, and eventually to blazing triumph.
For this music that feels as real as life itself, we welcome the charismatic Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare to the BBC Symphony Orchestra for the second time. He brings with him Judith Weir’s brand new Oboe Concerto, performed by Nicholas Daniel, and Brett Dean’s remarkable orchestral depiction of ancient amphitheatres.