The Orchestra of Opera North at Ryedale Festival

A night of English orchestral pieces in the picturesque surroundings of Ripon Cathedral.

Featuring the first public performance of Philip Wilby’s orchestration of Bliss’ Viola Concerto performed by Timothy Ridout, Coleridge-Taylor’s radiant and moving Solemn Prelude and Elgar’s Enigma Variations, this is a unique way to experience the atmosphere of the historic Ripon Cathedral, together with the captivating live music of the Orchestra of Opera North.

Programme

Vaughan Williams Overture: The Wasps
Bliss (orch. Philip Wilby) Viola Concerto (world premiere)
Coleridge-Taylor Solemn Prelude
Elgar Enigma Variations

Performers

Tom Fetherstonehaugh  conductor
Timothy Ridout  viola
Orchestra of Opera North