CSO: Strings on Fire

Driving rhythms and radiant sonorities ignite the stage in Strings on Fire, a program that showcases the expressive power and versatility of the string orchestra. Kilar’s Orawa surges with propulsive energy, while Maxwell Davies’ Farewell to Stromness offers a poignant, contemplative contrast of quiet beauty. Elgar’s Serenade in E Minor brings warmth and lyrical elegance, leading into Bloch’s Concerto Grosso No. 1, a bold and richly textured work that fuses Baroque inspiration with modern vitality. Together, these pieces create a vivid and compelling journey through color, intensity, and emotion. musical era.