Gala Concert to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GSO
In memoriam Keith Dawber
Saturday 17th March 2012 8.00pm, St James Concert Hall
Guest Conductor: Roger Coull
Guest Soloist: David Le Page
Programme:
Ralph Vaughan Williams - "The Lark Ascending"
Gustav Mahler - Symphony No 9
For the first concert of the 2012 Credit Suisse Serices, the Guernsey Symphony Orchestra presents a Gala Concert in memory of Keith Dawber and to celebrate the Orchestra's 20th anniversary.
David Le Page
The evening will begin with the beautiful work of Vaughan Williams, "The Lark Ascending" performed by violinist David Le Page. David was born in Guernsey and began playing the violin at the age of seven. He gained a place at the Yehudi Menuhin school aged eleven. In 1985 he won 5th prize in the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin competition and in 1986 came 2nd in the BBC Young Musician of the Year. On completion of his studies with Igor Ozim in Switzerland he returned to England and began a career as a soloist, chamber musician and teacher. This work showcases Vaughan Williams' impressionistic style where the listener can get lost in a meditational world.
Roger Coull
Returning to the Island this time as conductor rather than orchestral leader we welcome Roger Coull. His route into conducting has come very much from the eyes and ears of a performer. As a string quartet leader of international standing he has always been used to interpreting music and every aspect of the process of turning a vision into performance.
To conclude the evening, the Orchestra will perform the famous work, Symphony No. 9 by Gustav Mahler which was written between 1909 and 1910 and was the last symphony that he completed.
Tickets available from St. James at: £15, £12.50 £10.00 Students half price and £6.00 restricted view
