Souvenir De Florence – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
This delightful concert in the Close-Up series features musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
The ensemble consists of:
Thelma Handy- violin
Sarah Brandwood-Spencer- violin
Alex Mitchell- viola
Gwendolyn Cawdron- viola
Jonathan Aasgaard- cello
Alexander Holladay- cello
The evening comprises of three pieces of superlative chamber music.
Vaughan Williams Phantasy Quintet (1912) is probably one of Williams most lyrical and moving compositions. Its melody positively soars over the course of four short movements. There is an overriding theme of contemplation that runs throughout each movement. It is a truly beautiful piece of music and the ensemble play this with great finesse and precision. Exquisite.
Martinu String Sextet (1932) is a more mo...