Romantic Transitions

Enjoy Romantic Transitions with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at The Lighthouse, Poole on Wednesday 14 October. Join Conductor Peter Whelan and the BSO’s Principal Bassoon Tammy Thorne, who performs as a soloist for this unmissable concert.

JC Bach’s turbulent and dramatic G minor Symphony reveals numerous innovations which were a major influence on a young Mozart who must have heard it on a visit to London. The whole piece ends with a disturbing musical question mark, leaving the unleashed tempest hanging there, crackling with electricity.

Mozart’s cheerful concerto highlights the lyrical expressiveness, staccato capabilities, and contrasting ranges of the bassoon in a series of conversations with the orchestra.

CPE Bach’s Hamburg Symphonies stand out for their emotional expressiveness and bold harmonic progressions and greatly influenced Beethoven and the later Romantic music tradition. Filled with contrasting shadows and tension, the introspective and dramatic B minor leaves a strong impression.

Haydn’s Symphony No.104 encapsulates the diverse cultural tapestry of 18th century London, a city teeming with artistic fervour at the time during which he was there. It also serves as a testament to Haydn’s ability to captivate and innovate at the height of his powers. An animated but dignified finale provides a fitting conclusion to his final symphony.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Peter Whelan - Conductor
Tammy Thorn - Bassoon

JC Bach - Symphony in G minor Op.6 No.6
Mozart - Concerto for Bassoon
CPE Bach - Sinfonia in B minor Wg.182/5
Haydn - Symphony No.104 ‘London’