Norwood Concert Hall

Conductor - Michael Milton
Piano - Stephen van der Hoek

Over the centuries, Italy has left its mark on the folks who visit its sunny shores. We explore the countryside with Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, finding infectious folk melodies and languorous love songs. Rossini sparkles with his characteristic wit and vigour, the quintessential Italian entertainer. Then, from one virtuoso to another, Rachmaninoff thrills us with his take on Paganini’s famous 24th violin Caprice. Stephen van der Hoek joins us on piano to talk with his hands like an Italian.

• Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 4 Italian
• Tchaikovsky - Capriccio Italien
• Rossini - Overture to The Italian Girl in Algiers
• Rachmaninoff - Variations on a Theme of Paganini