Our own professional Festival Orchestra returns with a soaring programme of music for strings.  Renowned violinist Janice Graham plays Vaughan Williams beloved ‘The Lark Ascending’ set within an exquisite evening of music exploring nature and beauty.

Frederick Delius captures the hazy, sensuous magic of a summer evening before we step into the twilight of New England with Amy Beach’s Summer Dreams, a collection of evocative miniatures that paint the evening air with the sounds of birds, shadows, and midsummer folklore.  Warlock's Capriol Suite is anchored in historical beauty, reimagining vibrant Renaissance dances with a luscious and modern string sound.  Finally, in the second half, Dvorak's soaringly lyrical 'Serenade for Strings' with all of its poetic warmth and dancing rhythms of Bohemian folk tradition.

This performance lasts approximately2 hours, including an interval.