Havant Symphony Orchestra: The Art of Rebellion

By Havant Symphony Orchestra.

Conductor: Ben Qureshi

Step into a world of bold imagination and defiant creativity with The Art of Rebellion, a programme that celebrates composers who reshaped the musical landscape. Debussy’s dreamlike Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune broke with tradition to usher in a new era of colour and atmosphere, while Stravinsky’s dazzling ballet score The Firebird ignited the 20th century with its fiery rhythms and folkloric magic.

At the heart of the evening lies Shostakovich’s powerful Violin Concerto No. 1, performed by soloist Ed Daniel. Dark, intense, and unflinching, it stands as a profound act of resistance and artistic truth in the face of oppression. Together, these works reveal music’s power not only to enchant, but to challenge, provoke and transform.

Debussy – Prélude à l’Apres Midi d’un Faune
Stravinsky – The Firebird
Shostakovich – Violin Concerto (Soloist: Ed Daniel)

Tickets £5-£50.