Name: BSO: The Essence of Brahms
Start: 2025-05-08T19:00:00
Location: Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth Guildhall's 2025 event calendar is packed with an eclectic mix of performances and exhibitions that cater to diverse artistic tastes. From comic conventions and orchestral symphonies to tribute bands and space rock pioneers, these events promise a rich tapestry of culture and entertainment. Join us as we explore the creators, musicians, and performers who will take center stage, presenting iconic works and engaging experiences that are set to captivate audiences throughout the year.

A Cultural Extravaganza: Highlights from Portsmouth Guildhall's 2025 Line-Up

Mark Wigglesworth

Clara-Jumi Kang

Portsmouth Guildhall

The Fourth Symphony is at once a summation of Brahms’ learning and technique, and a work of art that for all its complexities cuts as close to the heart as music can. His craftsmanship is evident in its thematic economy, elegant harmonic designs and command over musical structure. Of all Brahms’ works, it displays his essence most completely – a cosmos of textures, tempos and moods, culminating in music of unsurpassed grandeur. Britten’s Violin Concerto was written as the Second World War broke out and there are dark portents in the opening timpani notes. Dark, yet dazzling, with haunting melodies. multiple crescendo finales and superbly energised virtuoso passages, it remains one of the most challenging works for violinists. Lohengrin was Wagner’s first internationally recognised masterpiece. The Act I Prelude is a musical depiction of the Holy Grail as it descends to the Earth in the care of an Angelic host.

BSO: The Essence of Brahms

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