The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra presents three contemplative works that reflect change and transformation. First, Franz Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 22 (The Philosopher) evolves from a somber march into a spirited, galloping hunt between God and an unrepentant sinner reluctant to change their ways. Giya Kancheli’s Magnum Ignotum (The Great Anonymous) marks a progression from incantation to vocal praise and the final, emphatic bells symbolize a transformation journey through spiritual reflection and the search for meaning in the divine mystery. Featuring principal cello Julie Albers, Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, composed after World War I, speaks to the enduring human spirit and the potential for renewal and hope amid profound change. Listen to the concert now!
Program
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Julie Albers, cello*
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN: Symphony No. 22 (The Philosopher)
GIYA KANCHELI: Magnum Ignotum (The Great Anonymous)
EDWARD ELGAR (ARR. IAIN FARRINGTON): Cello Concerto*
For more information regarding this concert, please visit the official website.
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