Visions

Copland's Third Symphony is a grand and beautiful work that depicts expansive landscapes, powerful intensity, and the strength of human resilience. The final movement contains the composer's inspiring Fanfare for the Common Man and culminates in a triumphant finale full of hope for the future. George Walker's Sinfonia No. 5 - Visions, was the composer's final work and is a protest against racial violence. Despite the restless energy and jagged harmonies, the music is thought-provoking and provides a clear picture of Walker's expressive musical language and pioneering legacy. Chief conductor Sir Antonio Pappano brings out the rich tonal colors and emotional depth of Copland's Symphony No. 3 and Walker's Sinfonia No. 5 and celebrates the untamed spirit of the music and the enduring legacy of these pioneering composers.