Scarborough Orchestra July Concert

About this event

Scarborough Orchestra July Concert is on Saturday 10 July 2027 at Queen Street Methodist Central Hall, Scarborough, with doors at 18:15. Entry is free, booked through the official seller.

Shaun Matthew Conductor Adam Quilter Trombone ​​​ IDA MOBERG The Montgomery Variations ​​​ LAUNY GRØNDAHL Concerto for Trombone & Orchestra ​​​​ JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony No.5 in Eb major Op.82 This programme celebrates the rich musical landscapes of the Nordic world, bringing together works of atmosphere, lyricism, and symphonic grandeur. We begin with Ida Moberg’s evocative orchestral suite, Sunrise. A pioneering Finnish composer and contemporary of Jean Sibelius, Moberg was deeply influenced by spirituality, symbolism, and the natural world. Tonight’s featured movement, Stillness, offers music of quiet reflection and expansive beauty, capturing a sense of calm contemplation and transcendence. Former SSO member and soloist Adam Quilter joins us to perform Launy Grøndahl’s much-loved Trombone Concerto, one of the most enduring works ever written for the instrument. Composed in 1924, the concerto reveals the trombone’s remarkable versatility - from bold declamation and dazzling virtuosity to warmth, lyricism, and vocal expressiveness. Grøndahl’s colourful musical language combines energy and elegance, making this concerto a deserved favourite with perf...