The Romantics Kenneth Woods, conductor Ben Goldscheider, horn Humperdink Hansel and Gretel Prelude 8’ Richard Strauss Horn Concerto No. 1 15’ Interval Bruckner Symphony no. 4 65’ Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony has long been an audience favourite, with it’s pitch perfect balance of long-breathed melodies and orchestral drama more than meriting its nickname “The Romantic.” Throughout the Fourth, it is that most evocative and romantic of instruments, the horn, which serves as protagonist and narrator, and so it is with the other two works on the programme. Britain’s exciting young superstar of the horn, Ben Goldscheider, joins the ESO for Strauss’s Everest of horn concertos, and the programme opens with the magical horn quartet which sets the scene for Humperdink’s operatic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. Save on English Symphony Orchestra performances at Cheltenham Town Hall when you book multiple concerts: Any 2 shows – 5% off the ticket price Any 3 shows – 10% off the ticket price Any 4 shows – 15% off the ticket price This discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

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