Programme:

Edvard Grieg Wedding Day at Troldhaugen

Symphonic Dances Op. 64

Georges Bizet Carmen Suite no.1

Leroy Anderson A Christmas Festival Festive Carols

This programme brings together vivid orchestral colour, infectious rhythms and festive cheer. Grieg’s Wedding Day at Troldhaugen celebrates a joyful occasion with sparkling energy and exuberance, while his Symphonic Dances, Op. 64, draws on Norwegian folk traditions to create music rich in national character and rhythmic vitality. Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1 captures the drama, passion and memorable melodies of his celebrated opera. Finally, Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival offers a spirited medley of much-loved carols, bringing the programme to a joyful and uplifting seasonal conclusion.