English Chamber Orchestra Shostakovich: In Memoriam
Thu 19 Jun
|Cadogan Hall
ISP Events has great pleasure in collaborating with the English Chamber Orchestra for an evening marking the 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s passing. This special concert explores the depth of his music alongside the brilliance of Benjamin Britten’s tribute to his teacher, Frank Bridge.
Time & Location
19 Jun 2025, 19:30 – 22:00
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ, UK
About the event
The evening begins with Britten’s Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, a brilliant and expressive work that highlights his skill in orchestration and celebrates his mentor’s influence.
The program continues with Shostakovich’s Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and Strings, a vibrant and dynamic piece filled with contrasting moods and rich textures, blending wit, warmth, and poignancy.
The concert concludes with Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony Op. 110a, an intensely personal piece originally composed as his String Quartet No. 8. Its orchestration for string orchestra amplifies the emotional power of this deeply reflective work.