About the Performance
Haydn is known for sunny and humorous musical works and his Symphony No 70 is perhaps one of his most flamboyant pieces. In contrast, his Seven last words of our saviour on the cross is unique among his works, being commissioned for a church with the requirement that all seven movements were slow and dark. And they are; although his skill as a composor ensured plenty of contrasts.
The world premiere of a new work by Italian composer Giorgio Battistelli has been commissioned by the Edinburgh International Festival for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and been made possible by Donald MacDonald. It is conducted by Scottish conductor Garry Walker. Battistelli's compositions often have a great sense of drama whether for stage or concert hall. His most established work, Experimentum Mundi, can be seen in Festival 09 at the Traverse Theatre.
