On May 30, 2010, Sage Gateshead hosted a captivating classical concert featuring the Northern Sinfonia, conducted by Thomas Zehetmair, with Zehetmair also performing as the violin soloist. The program opened with Mozart’s Overture to ‘The Magic Flute’ and included Tchaikovsky’s powerful Violin Concerto, with Zehetmair’s performance drawing admiration for its technical brilliance and emotional depth. The concert concluded with Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Incidental Music, which featured vocal and choral movements performed by the Quay Voices and the Northern Sinfonia Chorus. The evening was a testament to the orchestra’s skill and versatility, delivering a thoroughly engaging and memorable experience for the audience.
Mozart: Overture to ‘The Magic Flute’
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Incidental Music
The performance was well-received, with particular praise for Zehetmair’s dual role as both conductor and violin soloist. The concert also featured vocal and choral movements from Mendelssohn’s work, performed by the Quay Voices and members of the Northern Sinfonia Chorus.
Mozart: Overture to ‘The Magic Flute’
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Incidental Music
