The Proms concert featured an eclectic programme conducted by Sakari Oramo with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Highlights included a performance of Sibelius's Violin Concerto by Lisa Batiashvili, accompanied by Oramo's skilled direction. The newly premiered work, 'The Elements' by Errollyn Wallen, struggled to achieve coherence despite its ambitious concept. Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides Overture' was beautifully performed, contrasting sharply with the earlier playful Bliss's Birthday Fanfare. The overall concert, while showcasing diversity with pieces like Vaughan Williams's 'Sancta Civitas', felt a bit disjointed in its presentation.
Wallen's new work, 'The Elements', explores the periodic table of orchestral elements but struggles with coherence; its sections fail to connect, leaving a longing for the originals.
The Sibelius Violin Concerto was magnificent, showcasing Batiashvili's collaboration with Oramo, emphasizing musical logic over showiness and creating an exhilarating finale.
Oramo's handling of Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides Overture' was beautifully executed, demonstrating finely focussed strings and woodwind, though it felt like a jolt after Bliss's cheerful Birthday Fanfare.
The concert featured a blend of pieces, including Vaughan Williams's 'Sancta Civitas' and new music, showcasing the diversity of orchestral composition.
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