A Fateful Finale brings together theatrical brilliance, contemporary flair and powerful emotional depth. The concert opens with Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal, an effervescent curtain-raiser inspired by Sheridan’s famous play. Nico Muhly’s Order of Operations follows, offering driving rhythms and layered harmonies that showcase the energy and invention of today’s composers. 

Next comes Walton’s Viola Concerto, a work of deep lyricism, elegance and introspection, featuring Outcry’s principal violist, Elliott Perks, as soloist in this haunting and expressive piece, continuing a tradition of spotlighting outstanding musicians from within the orchestra.

Elliott Perks studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and Royal College of Music, and is a founding member of the acclaimed Maxwell Quartet. He performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician and teaches at both the Menuhin School and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.  

To close, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 4 leads the listener on a passionate journey through fate, anguish, and triumph. Composed during a time of personal turmoil, the symphony stands as one of the composer’s most emotionally charged and cathartic works. 

There will be a pre-concert talk at 5.30pm to which all ticket holders are warmly invited to attend.