Scottish Chamber Orchestra – Summer Classics – Ayr Town Hall

AYR TOWN HALL
Sat 19 July 2025 | 7.30pm
Tickets: £0.00 – £22.00

HAYDN Symphony No 80 in D minor
CAPPERAULD Rewired (Concerto for soprano saxophone and chamber orchestra)
Interval
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 4 in B-flat

Jonathan Bloxham conductor
Lewis Banks saxophone

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for an electrifying evening of musical contrasts that span centuries, emotions and styles. Featuring works by Haydn, Capperauld and Beethoven, this programme showcases the Orchestra’s versatility and artistry in full force.

The concert begins with Haydn’s Symphony No. 80 in D minor, a masterful blend of dramatic tension and playful elegance.

Next, the spotlight turns to the world premiere of Rewired, a dynamic new concerto for soprano saxophone and chamber orchestra written by SCO Associate Composer Jay Capperauld, with the outstanding Lewis Banks as soloist.

The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat, a radiant masterpiece often described as his most joyful symphony. Overflowing with energy and wit, this work is a perfect finale to a night of captivating contrasts.