Sundowner Classics Programme description.
This is a light, listener-friendly programme — Classical concertos, a lyrical modern gem, and the familiar warmth of Dvořák. Ideal for a Thursday concert where elegance and accessibility are key.
Welcome to “about Music” with Brian.
Continuing from where we left off on Monday, I have another three works for you, featuring the big brother of the Oboe, namely the Cor Anglais which is also called the English Horn.
Following this I have two wonderful movements from Dvorak’s ninth symphony.
Composer (Surname, Forenames) Title Duration Descriptor
Donizetti, Gaetano Concertino for English Horn in G major (two movements) 8′ A concise, lyrical bel canto miniature — graceful and light
Pilotti, Giuseppe Concerto for English Horn in F 12′Tuneful Classical-era concerto with a warm slow movement and elegant outer sections.
Jacob, Gordon Rhapsody for Cor Anglais and Strings 8′ A pastoral, witty, and quintessentially English piece, showing the instrument’s lyrical charm in a modern but tonal idiom. Gaetano Donizetti - Concertino for English Horn in G Major Performed by Andre Lardrot with I Solisti di Zagreb conducted by Antonio Janigro · Gaetano Donizetti - Concertino for English Horn in G Major Performed by Andre Lardrot with I Solisti di Zagreb conducted by Antonio Janigro · Guiseppe Pilotti - Concerto a Corno Inglese in F Performed by Pedro R. Díaz with Musicians of the Metropolitan Opera Ochestra conducted by Riccardo Frizza · Gordon Jacob - Rhapsody for English horn and Strings Performed by Jane Murray, English horn. The orchestra is not named. · Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 From the New World_ II. Largo and IV. Allegro con fuoco Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Claudio Abbado · Antonín Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 From the New World_ II. Largo and IV. Allegro con fuoco Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Claudio Abbado
