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Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hamilton and Airdrie to host Scottish Chamber Orchestra concerts
The Lanarkshire towns will host performances as part of the musicians' summer tours. Musicians from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) will be hitting the high notes in Hamilton and Airdrie ans they visit on the ensemble's annual summer tour. The orchestra will perform at Hamilton Town House on in July, with the programme including a world premiere, and then at Sir John Wilson Town Hall in Airdrie the following month where a trio of 'romantic' music treats are in store. Online bookings for both events are available now, with tickets ranging in price from £20 for standard admission to free entry for under-18s. SCO conductor Jonathan Bloxham will bring the orchestra to Hamilton Town House on July 17 as part of a three-date tour round Scotland with a programme showcasing their 'versatility and artistry in full force'. The concert will feature the world premiere of Rewired, a concerto for soprano saxophone and chamber orchestra featuring soloist Lewis Banks and which is one of two new works for this year written by SCO associate composer Jay Capperauld. Also on the programme at the 'summer classics' performance are Haydn's Symphony No. 80 in D minor, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 in B-flat, often described as his 'most joyful' work. The Airdrie performance on August 27 will be led by conductor Jakob Lehmann and principal clarinettist Maximiliano Martín, with the audience enjoying 'an evening of energy and elegance in a concert that sparkles with wit and youthful charm'. It will open with Rossini's Overture to The Barber of Seville, described as 'a whirlwind of bustling brilliance and comedic flair' – before Martin takes centre stage for Spohr's clarinet concerto No. 2 in E-flat, followed by Schubert's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat. Both Lanarkshire concerts take place at 7.30pm on their respective dates and are part of a wider 20-date tour across Scotland aiming to 'build relationships with local communities, put SCO musicians centre stage and bring world-class concerts to audiences who might otherwise not be able to experience them'. Chief executive Gavin Reid said: 'We look forward to hitting the road once again [this summer] and bringing music to communities across Scotland. With our world-class musicians and a dynamic programme that truly showcases the depth of our orchestra, this tour promises to offer something for everyone – we can't wait to share the joy of live music.' * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
Los Angeles Times
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The Crowd: Vienna Philharmonic's visit to Orange County made possible by patrons of the arts
Centuries of classic European orchestral excellence graced Orange County this week when the Vienna Philharmonic arrived for a residency. The orchestra was brought here by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, in partnership with Cal Performances. Rousing ovations echoed throughout the Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall during the performances conducted by internationally acclaimed maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The Orange County concerts followed performances that had been held at Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. Both West Coast appearances were made possible primarily through the philanthropic largess of two women dedicated to the musical heritage of the 180-year dynasty of the Vienna Philharmonic. The two modern 'Medici' patrons responsible for the performances are San Francisco Bay Area resident Maria Manetti Shrem and Elizabeth Segerstrom, of Newport Beach and New York City. Without their significant patronage the public would not have the opportunity to experience such performances. Dedication to the highest level of artistic presentation exists today as it did centuries past due to individuals such as Manetti Shrem and Segerstrom. Their credit goes largely unknown by the general public, making it even more important to recognize such support in the media. In addition to the performances, the visiting orchestra's residencies in both Northern and Southern California included multiple opportunities for educational and civic outreach. The Segerstrom Concert Hall performances were held last Sunday and Tuesday. On Sunday afternoon, the concert featured pianist Yefim Bronfman with the Vienna Philharmonic delivering Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and then Strauss's world-renown triumph, Ein Heldenleben. The Tuesday evening performance shared with its audience Schubert's Symphony No. 4 and Dvořák's popular Symphony No. 9, also known as 'From the New World.' With the music came revelry. Following Sunday's performance, the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel welcomed patrons to a celebratory dinner reception in honor of the orchestra and the donors making it possible. Joining Segerstrom and Manetti Shrem were major sponsors the Donna L. Kendall Foundation and the Shanbrom Family Foundation. Additional significant support came from Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom, Elizabeth An and Gordon Clune, Dee and Larry Higby, Patricia and William Podlich, Connie and Peter Spenuzza, Katherine and Howard Bland and Mary and John Carrington. Also front and center for the Philharmonic Society were Whitney and Jerry Mandel, Hung Fan and Michael Feldman, Elaine and Carl Neuss, Gail and Robert Sebring and Deirdre and Douglas Smith. The elegant party décor was inspired by the paintings of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, who was known for his Symbolist style. A legendary figure in the Vienna Secession Movement in the late 19th century, his imprint was evident throughout the Westin Ballroom, which was adorned in vibrant splashes of color and expressive floral displays. The crowd enjoyed a multi-course Sunday supper raising additional funds in support of music education in Orange County. With considerable grace, both Elizabeth Segerstrom and her close friend and fellow arts advocate Maria Manetti Shrem accepted the Philharmonic Society's Performing Arts Visionary Awards. Arts mentorship matters. The entire community is elevated through such passion and generosity. To learn more visit development@
