The Hallé Orchestra, Nicholas Trygstad, Timothy Pooley, Sir Mark Elder
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Elgar’s Second Symphony
A programme of
R. Strauss Don Quixote
Elgar Symphony No.2
The score of Elgar’s Second Symphony is inscribed with Shelley’s words ‘Rarely, rarely comest thou, Spirit of Delight’. Accordingly, though this great Romantic symphony begins optimistically, the music yields to resignation and deep nostalgia for past times. It is an enigmatic blend of the private and public sides of its composer’s persona and a work of
restless and tragic beauty.
In the first half, Nicholas Trygstad assumes the role of Don Quixote in Richard Strauss’s take on Cervantes’ classic novel and Timothy Pooley plays Sancho Panza, the Don’s trusty sidekick and the voice of reason. Commotion ensues as ‘the
knight of the woeful countenance’ tilts his lance at windmills, assails a flock of sheep and generally gets it wrong! The full drama of Strauss’s ‘Fantastic Variations on a Theme of Knightly Character’ will be described through surtitles in this highly-anticipated performance.
The Hallé Orchestra
Founded by the pianist and conductor Sir Charles Hallé in 1858, The Hallé is the UK’s oldest working orchestra (and the fourth oldest in the world)…
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Nicholas Trygstad
Principle cellist with the Halle Orchestra and consummate concerto soloist.
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Timothy Pooley
Tim Pooley has been the Halle's Principal Viola for more than twenty years. During that time he has performed as concerto soloist on many occasions…
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Bridgewater Hall
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Bridgewater Hall
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