French chic meets British Refinement in Illuminations, where Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra performs classic works by Elgar, Debussy, and Briten.
Soprano Sofia Troncoso‘s debut perfromance with Camerata in 2020 for Musica Viva Australia thrilled audiences, and we are delighted to welcome her back to join us for a Britten‘s “Les Illuminations”. A bright and vivid song cycle, “Les Illuminations” pairs Sofia’s “impressive…powerful voice” (Limelight Magazine) withsome of the most glorious and moving string sounds that you will hear. Coupled with the deeply sensual French poetry of Rimbaud, Britten‘s song cycle with its sparkling orchestra sounds and divine vocal lines expresses sheer beauty.
Opening the concert, you’ll hear Elgar‘s elegant Serenade of Strings, and be immersed in the charming expression of this score that reaches a wistful conclusion and sets up the gentle mood of this beautiful concert.
We are also excited to perform a brand-new, tailor-made arrangement of the great Claude Debussy‘s String Quartet. Arranged for string orchestra by Camerata founding violinist, Gail Aitken (now principal violinist with Queensland Symphony Orchestra), the sublime and impassioned slow movement is simply to die for.
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Featuring
Sofia Troncoso, sopranoDuration
80 minutes (no interval)Edward Elgar
Serenade for Strings, Op.20
Claude Debussy arr. Gail Aitken
String Quartet, Op.10 arranged as Chamber Symphony
Benjamin Britten
“Les Illuminations” Op.18 for soprano and string orchestra
Wild card mystery guest
(revealed on the night)
Sofia Troncoso is an American soprano of South American descent, who holds an Exceptional Talent Visa allowing her to work freely in the UK. Most recent roles include Papagena and Pamina The Magic Flute (Scottish Opera) Adele Die Fledermaus with Diva Opera Festival, as well as covering Cleopatra Giulio Cesare with Bury Court Opera and concert appearances with Xi’an Symphony Orchestra in China.
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