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sinfonia ViVA in Lincoln

Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 7.30pm
Lincoln Drill Hall
Tickets: £14 (£12 concessions / £8 students) & accompanied under 16s free
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sinfonia ViVA directed by Benedict Holland is back at Lincoln Drill Hall with a superb programme of string delights!

Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik needs little introduction as it has become one of the composer's most popularly known pieces - yet little is known for sure about the circumstances through which came to be composed; most probably it was a commission. Bright, energetic, lively and witty, this is Mozart at his best. Czech composer Leos Janacek wrote his 1877 Suite for String Orchestra when in his early 20's - a more gentle work than some that would follow, and still reflective of the Romantic style. Next we return to Mozart, this time for the 1788 composition Adagio & Fugue. The Fugue is actually a transcription of one of Mozart's piano works, and the entire composition reflects the influence of Bach. And finally, to Bartok and the Divertimento for String Orchestra - the last piece Bartok would compose before departing to the USA from his native Hungary upon the outbreak of the Second World War. Rich in textural nuances, the piece punctuates dance-like passages during its opening and concluding sections with a more reflective and prophetic central section.

An intriguing combination of pieces for lovers of string music to enjoy.

Supported by Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln City Council, Orchestras Live and Arts Council England