Sir Andrew Davis: A Tribute (1944–2024)

The world’s greatest exponent of Vaughan Williams’ music, Sir Andrew Davis, was one of the most distinguished conductors of our time. We were saddened by the news of Sir Andrew Davis’ passing in April and disappointed that we would not have the opportunity to perform with him in 2024. This concert is now dedicated to the legacy of the late conductor. We welcome back acclaimed German conductor, Karl-Heinz Steffens, himself an admirer of Sir Andrew’s stellar career, to the podium. The music programme is unchanged.

The concert opens with two pieces by Beethoven at his most heroic and dramatic, with the outstanding Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter making a welcome return.

Vaughan Williams was a composer whose soul was ablaze with glory, pity and anger. His ballet based on the engravings of William Blake is radiant and incandescent and life-affirming, and one of his very greatest works.