Members of Nottingham’s famous Kanneh-Mason family have appeared many times in past Nottingham Classics seasons, but this programme marks a historic first—the debut of three siblings performing together on the same stage.
They take centre stage in Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, an adventurous fusion of piano trio and concerto that sets the soloists against the grandeur of the orchestra while celebrating their unity as an ensemble.
The evening begins with Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture, capturing both the solemnity of Masonic ritual and the playful energy of his beloved opera. This is followed by Emilie Mayer’s Overture in D Minor, a taut and dramatic work that showcases the boldness of this pioneering 19th-century composer.
From the orchestra we turn to the choir, with two striking choral works that offer contrasting perspectives on fate and hope. Brahms’s Schicksalslied (Song of Fate), inspired by Hölderlin’s poetry, draws a stark line between the bliss of the immortals and the turbulence of human existence.
The mood lifts with Vaughan Williams’ Toward the Unknown Region, a radiant setting of Walt Whitman that overflows with optimism. In Whitman’s transcendent verse, Vaughan Williams found inspiration to unleash music that surges with energy, vision, and a spirit of adventure.
Together, these works create a programme that balances drama and serenity, intimacy and grandeur, the personal and the universal. It is both a celebration of great music and a chance to witness a rare family collaboration that promises to be unforgettable.
Audiences can expect an evening of bold ideas, heartfelt expression, and musical brilliance that stretches across centuries and continents.
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