About the Performance
Romantic German composer Felix Mendelssohn found inspiration in Scotland and its landscapes. He visited Scotland in 1829 when he met Sir Walter Scott, sailed around the Inner Hebrides and visited Holyrood Palace where the Abbey proved the inspiration for his Scottish Symphony. Mendelssohn's rich, colourful and dramatic music paints a vivid picture of his Scottish experiences.
Philippe Herreweghe founded the Orchestre des Champs-Élysées to recreate the brilliance of Romantic music on original instruments. Their lively and authentic style has won them acclaim around the world.
Orchestre des Champs-Élysées: 'a strong and highly skilled band... punchy, bright brass, the lean and sweet violins, the horns with their bite and lyricism, are a pleasure in their own right.' The Independent
