David Greed - violin, Director

Tom Greed - violin

*Madeleine Mitchell - violin

Anthony Kraus - conductor

David Greed was leader of the Orchestra of Opera North for 44 years, until last year. Director of Sinfonia of Leeds, he is joined by his son Tom Greed in Vivaldi's Double Violin Concerto from L'Estro Harmonico Op. 3, a set of 12 string concertos published in 1711. He then conducts Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1, one of the most beloved works in the repertoire and a favourite of tonight's soloist, as a grand finale to the festival.

Programme:

Vivaldi Concerto in A minor for Two Violins

*Bruch Violin Concerto no.1 in G minor

Dvorak Symphony no.7