Programme Chris George Conductor Fiona Dalzell Piano Beethoven Coriolan Overture, op. 62 Presentation by Music in Hospitals Schumann Piano Concerto in A Minor, op. 54 I. Allegro affettuoso II. Intermezzo III. Allegro vivace Interval Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, op. 68 I. Allegro non troppo II. Adagio non troppo III. Allegretto / Presto IV. Allegro con spirito About the Orchestra Edinburgh Charity Orchestra was set up in 2011 with the goal of performing large scale concerts in order to raise money for and awareness about the work of local charities. The orchestra is invitation only and looks to mix some of the best professional, student and amateur players in Edinburgh, and in particular to give young professionals experience as composers, soloists and conductors. Previous successful concerts have raised money for The Yard and Waverley Care. Contact us: facebook.com/edinburghcharityorchestra
[email protected] Special thanks to: Gareth Dennis The University of Edinburgh Music Department The Canongate Kirk The music for tonight’s performance was supplied by the Music Library of Edinburgh City Libraries and Information Services. Music in Hospitals Scotland Music in Hospitals is a UK charity which aims to improve the quality of life for people of all ages in care through the provision of professional live music. Since the charity was established in Edinburgh in 1980, nearly 40,000 concerts have taken place in Scotland. Our professional musicians tailor each performance to suit the musical tastes and preferences of their audience members in hospitals, hospices, care homes, day centres and special needs schools throughout the whole of Scotland.