Mendelssohn’s “Italian” symphony, composed during his tour of Italy, not only reflects the colours and temperament of the country and its people, but also incorporates the characteristic dance rhythms of the saltarello and tarantella. This splendid symphony will be preceded by the majestic Overture to Tancredi by Rossini and Beethoven’s masterful Violin concerto, whose revival in 1844 was conducted by Mendelssohn himself and interpreted by the then 12-year-old violinist Joseph Joachim.
Pre – concert talk with short presentation of the works, by clarinetist and musicologist Angelos Angelides.
G. ROSSINI: Overtureto the opera Tancredi
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Violin concerto in D major, op. 61
F. MENDELSSOHN: Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 (“Italian”)
Soloist: Sorin Alexandru Horlea (violin)
Conductor: Sesto Quatrini
Concerts organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus, in the framework of the initiatives for the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Supporters: Lemesos Municipality, Rialto Theatre, Pafos Municipality
In collaboration with the Οrganization “European Capital of Culture – Pafos 2017”
Event Information
Lemesos: Thursday 30 October 2014
Rialto Theatre, 20:30
Lefkosia: Friday 31 October 2014
Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate, 20:30
Pafos: Saturday 1 November 2014
Markideion Theatre, 20:30
