Mendelssohn 'Scottish' Symphony
Fri, Nov 21
|CBSO Centre, Berkley St, Birmingham B1 2LF, UK
Join us for a concert featuring Mendelssohn's 3rd Symphony and a throwback to Wysocki's Concerto for Two Guitars.
Time & Location
Nov 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
CBSO Centre, Berkley St, Birmingham B1 2LF, UK
About the event
Join us for the opening concert of the Romantic Revival Orchestra's 3rd season, featuring Mendelssohn's 3rd Symphony and a throwback to Wysocki's Concerto for Two Guitars. The concert will open up with a solo guitar set by classical guitarist Paweł Półtorak, followed by a short interval for refreshments. The second half opens up with Wiktor Wysocki's Concerto for Two Guitars, conducted by the composers, with soloists Joshua Gallagher and Faye Hollingworth. The concert will conclude with the fiery 'Scottish' Symphony by Mendelssohn, conducted by Tommaso Nista.
Paweł Półtorak - Solo Guitar Set (40 mins)
Exact programme TBC
Interval 15 mins
Romantic Revival Orchestra
Wiktor Wysocki: Concerto for Two Guitars (soloists Josh Gallagher and Faye Hollingworth)
I. Allegretto
II. Adagietto
III. Finale: Adagio — Presto
Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3
I. Andante con moto — Allegro un poco agitato
II. Vivace non troppo
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro vivacissimo — Allegro maestoso assai
