International Concert Series 2017-18 Welcome to our Sunday Classics 2017-18 Hello and welcome to this afternoon’s concert, Today we are introducing Dresden Philharmonie with an intoxicating all-Russian Programme. We have conductor Michael Sanderling and Violinist Arabella Steinbacher. Enjoy the sounds of her 1716 Stradivarius as she performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. In addition to Tchaikovsky we have music by the ever-popular Shostakovich. Shostakovich wrote his fifth symphony despite very difficult circumstances and it is now perhaps the best-loved of the composer’s symphonies. We hope you enjoy your time in the Hall today with this marvellous Programme and should you be interested in joining us in the future, our new season of Sunday Classics with an array of international classical orchestras goes on sale today. Pick up a brochure or visit usherhall.co.uk/sunday-classicsfor more details. Karl Chapman Cultural Venues Manager Usher Hall | Assembly Rooms | Church Hill Theatre | Ross Bandstand Sunday Classics is presented in association with IMG Artists. HAPPY TO TRANSLATE Media Partner THE SCOTSMAN CLASS1C /M