A solo horn ushers in the enchanted soundscape of Shakespeare’s Oberon who Weber vividly brings to life in his final opera, first performed at Covent Garden in 1826. Its efortless melodic invention is mirrored in Saint-Saëns’ stunning work, one of the finest Romantic French Violin Concertos of the 19th century and packed with unforgettable tunes. Romance is the key to Rimsky-Korsakov’s evocation of Arabian Nights, brilliantly clothed in orchestral garb of cinematic intensity. Conductor Martyn Brabbins Soloist Marat Bisengaliev, Violinist Weber Oberon Overture Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No 3 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade