A second concert by this ensemble dedicated to the string orchestra repertoire. Classical Source’s review of its premiere concert in 2019 hailed ‘a wholly outstanding debut for this new orchestra’.

The programme this time has been formed around Richard Strauss’ Metamorphosen, a magnificent composition for strings alone premiered in 1946.

After the interval, Philippa Davies, one of the world’s outstanding flute players, performs the evocative flute concerto by Paul Reade (composer of the highly successful ballet Hobson’s Choice) to mark the 25th anniversary of his death in 1997. His music is wonderfully melodic, haunting and capricious.

The evening finishes with Tchaikovsky’s sparkling Serenade for Strings.

The outstanding string players are led by Gonzalo Acosta, ,until recently Associate Leader of the ENO orchestra.