Composed when he was just 15, Mendelssohn鈥檚 First Symphony clearly shows his assured handling of orchestral writing, even if there is more than just a nod to other composers, notably Mozart and Weber. Simon Johnson, the 成人快手 SSO鈥檚 principal trombone, gives a performance of the delightful Trombone Concertino by Ferdinand David who, as a virtuoso violinist, premiered Mendelssohn鈥檚 Violin Concerto in 1845. To close, conductor Otto Tausk brings an old favourite, Beethoven鈥檚 eternally fresh Seventh Symphony, famously dubbed by Wagner as 鈥榯he apotheosis of the dance鈥�.

Part of the 28th Ayr Concert Series promoted by Ayr Arts Guild.

Single ticket booking available from 1 September 2014. Box Office: 01292-288235