Mendelssohn The Hebrides Overture Fingal’s Cave
Sir James MacMillan Three Scottish Songs
Beethoven Symphony No9 Choral
Patrick Hahn Conductor
Eleanor Dennis Soprano
Karen Cargill Mezzo-Soprano
Joshua Ellicott Tenor
Andrew Hamilton Bass
RSNO Chorus
Stephen Doughty Director, RSNO Chorus
Paul Whittaker BSL Performer
With its unforgettable Ode to Joy, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is always a special occasion – a glorious way to end any concert season. Tonight, Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Hahn makes it the climax of a very special (and distinctly Scottish) celebration; starting with Mendelssohn’s Hebridean journey and pausing for a song or three with Sir James MacMillan and Scottish star, mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill. As Beethoven himself put it: here’s a kiss for all the world!
Supported by the Jennie S. Gordon Memorial Foundation
The performance features BSL.