‘A Holiday Serenade’
View(s):The Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC), renowned for its invigorating performances, is delighted to announce an elegant seasonal concert, ‘A Holiday Serenade’ on December 12th at 7:30 pm at the Lionel Wendt Theatre.
‘A Holiday Serenade’ brings an enchanting programme of orchestral string music, featuring the works of Mendelssohn, Corelli, Bartok, and Sibelius. The concert promises to immerse the audience in the warmth and joy of the season, through the transcendent power of music. The highlight of the evening will be a rare performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D minor, featuring as soloist, the special talent of Sulara Nanayakkara, the Principal second violin of the CMSC.
The evening will conclude with the vibrant and dynamic 10th String Symphony of Mendelssohn, rounding out a programme that blends tradition and innovation.
‘The conductor-less orchestra of the CMSC has a history of presenting concerts that not only entertain but also educate and inspire’ says the Artistic Director, Lakshman Joseph de Saram. ‘In ‘A Holiday Serenade’, we will continue this legacy, bringing together a diverse selection of pieces that celebrate the beauty and richness of string music’.
The concert is made possible in part by funding and in-kind support from; Asia Securities, Baurs & Co. The Mohan Tissanayagam Foundation and the Goethe-Institute, Sri Lanka. Tickets for ‘A Holiday Serenade’ are available now at the Lionel Wendt Box office.
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