Canterbury Symphony Orchestra: Scheherazade – Exploits and Enigmas

Step into a world of dazzling orchestral colour, irresistible melodies and extraordinary storytelling as Canterbury Symphony Orchestra presents a spectacular summer concert. We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason as our soloist for Rachmaninov’s brilliant Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. One of the most exciting young pianists of her generation, Jeneba brings her remarkable artistry and virtuosity to this dazzling work, which combines breathtaking technical brilliance with one of the most beautiful and romantic melodies ever written. Inspired by the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, Rimsky-Korsakov’s magnificent Scheherazade transports us to a world of stormy seas, exotic palaces and magical adventures. Its enchanting solo violin melodies weave through an orchestra bursting with colour, drama and imagination. The concert opens with Grace-Evangeline Mason’s atmospheric To Breathe Now, a captivating contemporary work that sets the scene for an evening of extraordinary musical storytelling. Join Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, conductor Joe Davies and Canterbury Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable summer evening of virtuosity, romance and orchestral splendour. Programme: Grace-Evangeline Mason – To Breathe Now, Rachmaninov – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade