Love, Lyricism & Symphony

Description

Saturday, 10 July 2027
7:30pm
St Botolph’s Church, Colchester

Experience an evening of passion, romance and powerful orchestral music. This captivating concert brings together music by Tchaikovsky and Finzi, with drama, lyricism and beautiful melodies at its heart. Enjoy live classical music in the exceptional acoustics of St Botolph’s Church, Colchester.

The programme features Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture and Symphony No. 2, alongside Gerald Finzi’s lyrical Eclogue. Young soloist Edward Tait performs Finzi’s beautiful work for piano and orchestra. Edward is a British composer, pianist and organist who is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music. He won the BBC/NCEM Young Composer Award in 2026, and his compositions have been performed at venues including Royal Festival Hall and Westminster Abbey.

From the passion of Romeo and Juliet to the warmth of Finzi’s Eclogue, this concert offers an inspiring evening of live orchestral music. Tchaikovsky’s rich melodies and powerful orchestration combine with Finzi’s intimate lyricism to create a memorable concert experience. Join St Botolph’s Music Society for an evening celebrating love, lyricism and the enduring power of the symphony.

Programme

Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture
Finzi: Eclogue, soloist Edward Tait
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2

Tickets on sale until 12:00pm on Saturday, 10 July 2027. Tickets available on the door from 7:00pm (subject to availability).

For more information on booking, please see How to Book.