Violinist David Greed fulfils a long-held goal with Airedale Symphony Orchestra

ASO at the King's Hall with David Greed [inset] [Photo: Niamh O'Hearne]

The audience will hear wonderful violinist David Greed playing the exquisite Korngold violin concerto - full of passion and yearning for love – at the Airedale Symphony Orchestra’s next concert ‘Yearning’ on Sunday 29 March.

Taking place in the King’s Hall in Ilkley, the orchestra will perform Jennifer Higdon: All things majestic: Teton Range, Korngold: Violin concerto with soloist David Greed and Dvorak: Symphony 7.

David Greed has been at the heart of Yorkshire musical life since becoming leader of the Orchestra of Opera North - shaping the orchestra into a world-class, award-winning ensemble, and performing countless concertos and solos across Europe. Playing the Korngold violin concerto is a long-held goal that the Airedale Symphony Orchestra say it is delighted to fulfil to celebrate his retirement from Opera North and new horizons.

A spokesperson for Airedale Symphony Orchestra said:

“Come and support our local music icon as we perform this stunningly beautiful concerto with David Greed.”

Kornold’s lush, late‑romantic concerto blends his amazing skills as a film music composer with concert‑hall craftsmanship. With virtuosic and absolutely beautiful music, this is a sweeping, rich, heartfelt and rousing romance, get ready for all the emotions!

Also performing Jennifer Higdon’s ‘All Things Majestic’ which is inspired by the Grand Teton National Park - musical postcards evoking the mountains, lakes, rivers and landscapes of this incredible scenery. From expansive grandeur to intimate, shimmering detail, these extraordinary musical postcards say ‘Wish I was there!’. This will be performed this with a specially commissioned film of the landscapes to accompany the piece.

Dvořák's 7th symphony expresses his deep love and longing for his home - with Czech melodies evoking the beautiful landscapes and people. This is often regarded as Dvořák's greatest symphony and will leave you in no doubt of Dvořák's.

The concert starts at 7.30pm on Sunday 29 March, tickets priced £10-£17 [U11s free] are available online www.ticketsource.co.uk/airedale-symphony-orchestra, by phone 0333 666 3366, and on the door until sold out.