Live from The Glasshouse: Royal Northern Sinfonia - Brahms' First Symphony

Glazunov’s Saxophone concerto shatters any pre-conceptions you might have about the instrument. It’s soulful. Gentle. Light and dance-like. Brahms’ First Symphony is the opposite. It’s monumental, dramatic, full of stress….and release. And that always feels good.

Who’s on stage
To be honest there’s not that many true ‘celebrities’ of classical music. People who have a chance of being recognised on the street. Tonight though we’ve got one – the superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam, who hails from just over the Pennines in Ulverston.

What they’re playing
Unless you’re the kind of person who writes concert blurbs you’ve probably not heard of Alexander Glazunov or Elfrida Andrée. Tonight you get to meet their music, plus there’s Johannes Brahms’ First Symphony.

What you'll hear
Elfrida Andrée Concert Overture (12’)
Alexander Glazunov Saxophone Concerto (13’)
Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1 (45’)

Who's playing
Chloé van Soeterstède conductor
Jess Gillam saxophone
Royal Northern Sinfonia

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