Masterworks 4
Featuring Marina Piccinini, flute
Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, written in the style of Haydn, combines classical clarity with modern harmonic language, wit, and brilliance. Light in spirit yet precise in construction, it remains one of his most engaging works.
C.P.E. Bach’s Flute Concerto in D Minor bridges the Baroque and Classical eras with expressive contrast and technical brilliance. Dramatic in character and rich in color, the work offers both emotional depth and virtuosic challenge.
Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, the final of his London symphonies, brings the program to a vibrant close. Full of energy, humor, and folk-like melody, it stands as a fitting culmination of his symphonic voice.
Program
Prokofiev: Classical Symphony
C.P.E. Bach: Flute Concerto in D Minor
Marina Piccinini, flute
Foote: A Night Piece
Marina Piccinini, flute
Haydn: Symphony No. 104
“Intent, glittering musicianship”
Sunday Times London