‘Every note will tell a story’ in Harborough concert
Sweeping landscapes will be conjured in sound when Market Harborough Orchestra perform this weekend.
The concert is called Symphonic Stories, and features works by Respighi, Grofé and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Orchestra librarian Frank Jordan described the programme as “brimming with vivid imagination and sweeping landscapes,” resulting in “an evening where music becomes myth, and every note tells a story”.
He said: “From the delicate brushstrokes of Respighi’s Three Botticelli Pictures to the sun-drenched vistas of Grofé’s Mississippi Suite, each piece paints a striking musical scene. The journey culminates in Rimsky-Korsakov’s powerful Antar Symphony – a gripping tale of exile, love and mystical transformation.”
Founded in 2012, the vibrant community orchestra is dedicated to bringing exceptional orchestral music to the town. Comprising musicians from diverse backgrounds, the orchestra performs three concerts annually, showcasing a broad range of classical repertoire. Under the musical direction of Stephen Bell, the orchestra has become a cornerstone of the local arts scene.
The concert takes place on Saturday July 4 at Market Harborough Methodist Church in Northampton Road, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £12, with free admission for accompanied children, although a child ticket is required. Visit mhorchestra.com to book.