On 18 October the concert “Transfigured Night”, organised with the support of Laura Ashley Bulgaria, will take place at Bulgaria Hall. You will hear works inspired by literary works, like George Meredith’s figurative poem “The Rising Lark”, whose aerial flight the composer transforms into music, and Schoenberg’s impressive “Enlightened Night”, inspired by the poetic images of Richard Demel.
When: 18 October, 7 PM
Where: Bulgaria Hall, Sofia
The concert will begin with the beloved “A Little Night Music” by Mozart, and the encore will feature bright excerpts from works by Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky.
An orchestra of friends – prominent musicians from the leading Bulgarian orchestras, united by their love of music and belief in the freedom of the spirit, will perform on stage
Programme:
“Voyage” – John Corigliano ( Bulgarian premiere)
A musical look at the inner world, inspired by the poetry of Byrne. A sound meditation on the struggle, the dream and the movement forward.
“The Lark Ascending” – Ralph Vaughan Williams
A lyrical poem for violin and orchestra – a magical rise of a lark over the English fields, where every note is a flight.
“Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus” ( Bulgarian premiere ) Ralph Vaughan Williams
A reinterpretation of an ancient English folk melody, developed in five exciting musical variants – from a quiet prayer to a majestic narrative.
“Verklärte Nacht” ( “Enlightened Night”) Arnold Schoenberg
An intimate and dramatic musical picture, inspired by the poem by Richard Demel – a path through darkness towards forgiveness, light and transformation