SCO: Baroque Inspirations

SCO: Baroque Inspirations

REBEL                                                Le Chaos from Les Élémens
RAVEL                                                Le Tombeau de Couperin
THOMAS ADÈS                              Three Studies from Couperin
TELEMANN                                     Concerto for Flute and Recorder, TWV 52: E1
TELEMANN                                     Concerto for 3 Oboes and 3 Violins, TWV 44:43
TELEMANN                                     Concerto in A Major for Flute, Violin and Cello TWV 53: A2

Maxim Emelyanychev              conductor

Welcome to Maxim Emelyanychev’s Baroque Inspirations programme – an evening of contrasts and connections, where timeless style inspires fresh creativity.

The journey begins with the elemental drama of Rebel’s Le Chaos from Les Élémens, a bold early 18th century soundscape that vividly depicts the creation of the world. From there, we move to Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, a refined modern homage to Baroque grace, rich in translucent textures and understated emotion. This conversation across centuries continues with Thomas Adès’ Three Studies from Couperin, which reimagines the French master’s music through a striking contemporary lens.

The spotlight then turns to Telemann, whose inventive concertos reveal the colour, wit and variety of the Baroque era. From the conversational charm of the Concerto for Recorder and Flute, to the exuberant interplay of three oboes and three violins, and the radiant blend of flute, violin and cello in the Concerto in A Major, these works celebrate Telemann’s inexhaustible imagination and flair for instrumental storytelling.

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