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Sunday 8 June 2025, 4pm

Chromatica Orchestra

Chromatica Orchestra

Presented by Chromatica Orchestra

Tickets from £16

Price includes a commission of £1.00

Atmospheric, ethereal and captivating music by three of Finland’s best-known composers. Causing a storm when it was premiered in 1972, Einojuhani Rautavaara's 'Concerto for Birds and Orchestra’ is a quirky piece that incorporates real bird song, recorded on the frozen landscapes of the Arctic and Northern Finland.

Kaija Saariaho’s Terra Memoria is Dream-like music inspired by the memories of loved-ones, some crystal clear and others that have been transformed by the passage of time. Valery Sokolov brings ‘soul, finesse, and technical wizardry’ to Sibelius’ extraordinary Violin Concerto. Ethereally glacial one moment and fiery and passionate the next, the piece ends with a rumbustious dance once described as a ‘polonaise for Polar bears’.

Performance information

Running time

1 hour 30 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Einojuhani Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus ‘Concerto for Birds and Orchestra’ 18 mins
  • Kaija Saariaho Terra Memoria 18 mins
  • Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor  35 mins

Performers

  • Chromatica Orchestra
  • Peter Manning conductor
  • Valeriy Sokolov violin

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Information for your visit

Sunday 8 June 2025, 4pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

4pm

Show ends

5.30pm (approx)

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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