Lamb & Hayward Masterworks
Houstoun Play Brahms
Debussy Lindaraja arr. Bill Hopkins (New Zealand premiere) — Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622 — Mendelssohn Symphony No 4 “Italian” — Poulenc arr. Cree Brown Cantilena for Flute — Brahms Concerto No 1 for Piano
Benjamin Northey Chief Conductor — Michael Houstoun Piano — Anthony Ferner Flute
Mendelssohn’s fourth symphony is bursting with exuberance and youthful energy. Inspired by his travels around Italy, it is characterised by bright, sunny melodies and an uplifting freshness.
Also featuring in this programme are two exquisite miniatures, Debussy’s Lindaraja, originally composed for two pianos, and Poulenc’s Cantilena both re-imagined in sensitive arrangements for orchestra.
New Zealand’s foremost pianist, Michael Houstoun, joins the CSO to perform Brahms magnificent first piano concerto in his final performance with the CSO as he farewells the concert platform.
