Michael Collins, clarinettist and conductor

Franz Schreker: Scherzo for strings

Sally Beamish: IZAKHI, Concerto for basset clarinet and orchestra (world premiere)

Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for orchestra in D minor op. 44 B. 77

Michael Collins, one of the world’s most prominent clarinettists, visits with a brand new work by Sally Beamish. Her IZAKHI concerto is rooted in an African tradition, exploring the interaction of humans with the classical elements – air, earth, water and fire. The solo instrument here is the basset clarinet, used by Mozart but subsequently lost and then reconstructed. The Viennese tradition of orchestral serenades was upheld in the late 19th century by Robert ‘Serenade’ Fuchs, who included both Sibelius and Franz Schreker among his students. Schreker’s early Scherzo represents the Viennese tradition, while Dvořák’s handsome Serenade for winds with double bass arises from the Czech wind band tradition and vibrant culture.

Pre-concert talk 18:10-18:30

Tapiola Sinfonietta 2025-2026

Tapiola Sinfonietta: IZAKHI

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