Vaughan Williams: Overture to The Wasps - 9' Philip Sawyers: Symphony No. 6, A Pastoral - 25' Elgar: Violin Concerto, Op.61 - 48' Conductor: Kenneth Woods Violin: Zoe Byers Many consider Elgar’s Violin Concerto to be his most personal & confessional piece. Despite its titanic virtuosic demands, it is not a showpiece, but an expression of the inner world of a great man at one of life’s turning points. Philip Sawyers also found himself at a turning point when he gave up his career as a violinist to pursue composition full time. His courage has been validated many times over as he has been repeatedly hailed as one of Britain’s greatest modern symphonists. His Sixth Symphony is a touching homage to another great Sixth Symphony, Beethoven’s Pastoral. ESO’s next concert in Cheltenham is Sunday 22 March matinee - for full details Click Here Trailer Please note, a £2 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket. If you require a carer ticket, or have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.