The Â鶹ԼÅÄ Concert Orchestra performs work by its Composer in Residence, conducted by its Grammy-winning Principal Conductor Bramwell Tovey.
Tabakova is known for her radiantly beautiful and emotive music. Among floods of plaudits, it’s been called ‘gorgeous’ by the New York Times, ‘deeply moving’ by the Washington Post, and ‘amazingly easy on the ear’ by the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Music Magazine.
The first half of the concert, which is curated by Tabakova, pairs her sensuous Cello Concerto with Vaughan Williams’ endlessly appealing Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. The concerto is performed by Laura van der Heijden, previously the Â鶹ԼÅÄ Young Musician of the Year and whose debut album was winner of the 2019 Â鶹ԼÅÄ Music Magazine Newcomer Award.
The composer describes the piece as a ‘seamless journey’ through three movements marked ‘Turbulent’, ‘Longing’ and ‘Radiant.’ A passionate, agitated opening heralds a singing slow movement and eventual, joyful resolution.
Frequently listed as one of Classic FM’s audience favourites, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis brings together the influences of folk song and sacred music to arresting affect.
The concert culminates in Tabakova’s 'Earth Suite' for orchestra, the world premiere of the compilation of ‘Tectonic’, ‘Pacific’ and ‘Timber & Steel’.