Virtuoso Dutch violinist, Tim Kliphuis, brings his own unique talent to Medina Theatre to preform with Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 15th May.
A recipient of a Scottish Jazz Award, he has embraced the diverse genres of classical, gypsy jazz and folk music in a fascinating career. Tim has performed at the Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-sur-Seine and has collaborated with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and the Cape Town Philharmonic.
As a Sony Classical artist, he recorded the Vivaldi-based ‘Reflecting the Seasons’ in 2016 and his own Ulysses’ Violin Concerto in 2018. It is this work that Tim will perform with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra.
A beautiful fusion of classical and jazz
The Violin Concerto in D minor (‘Ulysses’) is a hugely appealing work and is a beautiful fusion of classical and jazz. There are swinging rhythms, riff-based melodies and opportunities for virtuosic improvisation too.
The composition reveals a love of Stephan Grappelli-era jazz and this is captured in a wonderful, coherent whole. The audience are sure to enjoy what is something of a new departure at the Medina concerts.
One of the greatest Austro-German symphonies
The second half is dominated by Brahms’ magnificent Symphony no.1 in C minor. With its lyricism and thematic unity, it is regarded as one of the greatest symphonies of the Austro-German tradition.
Nearly twenty years in the making, it is an emotionally rich creation in which Brahms shows his mastery of melody, harmony and orchestration.
Supporting Ability Dogs for Young People
The evening begins at 7.15pm and the orchestra is delighted to be supporting Ability Dogs for Young People at all of its concerts this season.
Sponsorship from Wightlink is invaluable in helping the orchestra maintain the high quality of their concerts from year to year.
Book via the Medina Theatre Website.
News shared by Gareth on behalf of Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra. Ed
