London Phoenix Orchestra Autumn Concert 2024

Our first concert of the new season sees the culmination of our very special Centenary Year out in style. Elgar’s First Symphony was described by the composer as written “with wide experience of human life, a great charity, and a massive hope in the future”. Its broad scope and wealth of tunes have established it as one of the great symphonies of the 20th century.

While Walton’s Cello Concerto was written half a century later, it is traditional enough that a critic commented “what dissonance there is would not alarm an elderly aunt!”. The orchestra is joined by brilliant young cellist, Ben Tarlton. This evening of fine English music is kicked off by Ethel Smyth’s lively and colourful overture to her 1904 opera The Wreckers.

Please join us and make a great night out of it with your friends, family and colleagues!

Artist Information

Ben Tarlton – Cello

Programme Information

Smyth – The Wreckers Overture
Walton – Cello Concerto
Elgar – Symphony No.1