An Elegant Fire
Program
Symphony No. 6 in D Major “Le matin” by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Cello Concerto in A Major by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1713-1788)
Symphony in D Major, Qq. 183/1 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Cello Concerto in D Major, G 483 by Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Allegro assai con moto from Sinfonia Op. 12, No. 4 in D minor, G. 506 “La Casa del Diavolo” by Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Welcome to AN ELEGANT FIRE from Elinor Frey
As a reaction to the dense introspection of the Baroque masters, a wave of composers in the middle of the 1700’s searched for a mode of expression that was lighter, more transparent, and melody driven. This simpler way of creating music manifested itself in a directness that allowed for a witty and elegant clarity to match the intellectual fashions of the day.
The term ‘Galant’ is used to describe this form of expression that falls somewhere between Baroque and Classical. This ‘Galant’ style suited a generation of musical swashbucklers such as Luigi Boccherini, Joseph Haydn and C. P. E. Bach who composed passionate music to showcase their colleagues’ virtuosity.
Cellist Elinor Frey, fresh off a JUNO award in 2023 for her album Early Italian Cello Concertos, joins London Symphonia in fresh, fiery, and almost unbearably clever repertoire from composers in the ‘Galant’ style.
Guest Artists
Behind the Music
Elinor Frey’s passion for the music she has chosen for An Elegant Fire shines throughout her interview with Andrew Chung, Artistic Producer. They discuss a modern day approach to leading an orchestra from the cello, the aesthetic behind music composed in the "Galant" style, and the fun to be found in each of these pieces.
Location
Metropolitan United
468 Wellington Street
London, Ontario
N6A 3P8
Parking
Limited on-site parking is available at Met United. Accessible parking and ramp are located at the east entrance. For special assistance, please notify us in advance at 226-270-0910 or email contact [at] londonsymphonia.ca (contact[at]londonsymphonia[dot]ca). See parking lot locations.
