Albert & Victoria: The Coburg Connection
Cadogan Hall
Performers
Royal Choral Society
Coburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard Cooke & Roland Kluttig conductors
Laura Incko soprano
Francesca Paratore soprano
Peter Aisher tenor
Programme
Mendelssohn Hör mein Bitten (‘Hear my Prayer, O for the Wings of a Dove’)
Prince Albert Ständchen (‘Serenade’)
Mendelssohn Symphony No.5 in D major, Op.107 (Reformation)
Mendelssohn Lobgesang (‘Hymn of Praise’)
Accomplished pianists and excellent singers, Victoria and Albert shared a passion for music. They were particularly keen on Mendelssohn and his music – and this celebratory concert on the weekend of Queen Victoria’s 200th anniversary, showcased works including the beautiful symphony-cantata Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise) and his ‘Reformation’ Symphony. The concert began with Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer, and included a short work composed by Prince Albert himself, ‘Ständchen’.