Mozart Strauss Beethoven

The KPO presents an afternoon of celebration and exuberance. From the folk-like main theme of the first movement to the

whirling excitement of the finale, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 is propelled by rhythmic energy, inspiring Wagner’s

description of it as “the apotheosis of the dance”. Under the direction of Monica Buckland, the concert opens with

Mozart’s elegant Haffner Symphony, then soloist Ben Jacks performs one of the most dazzling French Horn concertos in the

repertoire, Richard Strauss’s Concerto No. 1.