Forest Philharmonic Orchestra

Programme:
Suk Scherzo Fantastique
Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite No. 1
Shostakovich Symphony No. 11, The Year 1905

Conductor Mark Shanahan

In the approach to Christmas, what better piece to perform at this time of year than Tchaikovsky’s music for The Nutcracker ballet, including Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Arabian Dance, Chinese Dance and Waltz of the Flowers.

Written in memory of the 1905 Revolution in Russia, Shostakovich’s 11th symphony is drawn from 19th century songs with harmony influenced by Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky and has the feel of film music.