Shostakovich 6 with Ryan Bancroft

BBC NOWs Principal Conductor, Ryan Bancroft, takes the stage for an electrifying evening of musical brilliance, opening with the world premiere of Gavin Higgins A Monstrous Little Suite. Adapted from his opera The Monstrous Child, this new work promises a whirlwind of drama and energy, setting the tone for a night of bold contrasts. Trumpet virtuoso Håkan Hardenberger makes his much-anticipated return to perform Weinbergs Trumpet Concertoa dazzling showcase of wit, suspense, and playfulness. From eerie shadows to a hobbling waltz, this concerto brims with ingenious musical quotes, weaving echoes of Bizet, Stravinsky, Mendelssohn, and Mahler into a tapestry of sheer invention. The night crescendos with Shostakovichs Sixth Symphony, where haunting beauty collides with irrepressible joy. A long, brooding opening gives way to two breathless scherzos, bursting with effervescent melodies and riotous energyan exhilarating, high-speed chase through Shostakovichs kaleidoscopic imagination. Our readers can buy tickets for £7 using the promotion code NOWYOU