The Orchestral and Chamber Music concert was a sublime evening of music performed by some of Lancing’s top musicians. The first half of the concert featured a variety of chamber groups whilst the second half showcased the String Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.
The concert opened with the String Quartet performing an arrangement of Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift followed by an energetic performance by the Wind Quintet of the ‘Allegro con spirito’ from Haydn’s Divertimento in B flat. Eva AS then gave a beautifully expressive performance of Bruch’s Romance in F major on the viola, followed by a polished performance from the Flute Ensemble and a spirited rendition of the Allegro from Brahms’ Piano Trio, Op. 114. The Choral Scholars rounded off the first half with Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir, stylishly accompanied by Miss Shannon and Grace S on violins.
The second half commenced with a truly memorable performance of Lark Ascending, showcasing Grace S as the violin soloist. It was fantastic to hear Grace perform this virtuosic solo in her final year at Lancing and she performed with true style and panache. The Symphony Orchestra concluded the concert with a varied programme starting with ‘Orford Ness’ from Carwithen’s Suffolk Suite. The orchestra then performed two movements from Haydn’s ‘Clock’ Symphony before finishing with the ‘Ballet’ from Debussy’s Petite Suite, capturing the brilliance of Debussy’s dancing melodies.
Watch highlights from the concert by following this link.
Written by Miss Emilie Harlow, Head of Academic Music and Assistant Director of Music
