Carl Maria von Weber

“Der Freischütz” Overture

Clarinet Concert No.2 in E-flat, Op.74
Soloist: Dr. Jonathan Guist

Sergei Rachmaninoff

Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18
Soloist: Dhiren Fernando

Franz Von Suppe: Light Cavalry Overture

Lalanath de Silva: Cello Concerto (world premiere)

Johannes Brahms: Symphony No 1 in C minor, Op.68

Shannon Jacob: "Motherlands: Belonging"

Emilie Mayer: Symphony No. 1 in C minor

Clara Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.7

The immensely popular "SOSL POPS" concert will take place on September 2nd and 3rd at the Ladies’ College Hall. This year’s exciting programme features medleys from much-loved Broadway hits like Evita, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, as well as Disney classics such as the Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Pirates of the Caribbean. You will also hear the dramatic themes from movies like Gladiator, The Dark Knight Rises and 007’s iconic song “Skyfall.” There is even a little bit of Queen on the cards, to keep the show rocking. The SOSL will be directed by Nishantha Warnakulasuriya in a programme that will appeal to all.

The Ladies' College (LC) Choirs will collaborate with the orchestra in some medleys, whilst LC past pupils Melanie Bibile and Dinushka Jayawickreme will feature as soloists along with the well-known "CC " Chrisantha De Silva. Proceeds of this concert will go towards the refurbishment of the Ladies College Hall; the first concert hall to be built in Sri Lanka, which is known for its excellent acoustics. It has been the venue for SOSL performances for decades—ever since its inception—and has been the stage upon which numerous renowned artistes have performed for Sri Lankan audiences.

SOSL POPS is a concert not to be missed, so save that date!

Box Plan and tickets available at Ladies College.

Debussy - Claire De Lune, L'isle Joyeuse

Grieg - Lyric Pieces

Dvorak - "Dumky" Trio

Schumann - Phantasiestucke

Piazzolla - Le Grand Tango

Ludwig Van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73 (Emperor)
Egmont Overture. Op. 84
Franz Schubert, Symphony No. 8, D. 759 (Unfinished)

Piano Trio No. 1 in G minor by Clara Schumann

Piano Trio No.1 in D minor by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel

3 Morceaux, Op.31 for violin and piano by Cecile Chaminade

Romance for Flute and piano by Amy Beach

PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FROM 28TH NOVEMBER 2022 ONWARDS AT THE BISHOPS COLLEGE AUDITORIUM 

C. M. Von Weber: Flute Trio, Op. 63

Carl Maria Von Weber wrote his Flute Trio in G minor between 1818 and 1819.iThe 4-movement piece is extremely appealing: often extremely buoyant and optimistic, yet not lacking lyricism, drama and melody. The flute and cello complement each other very well, creating very pleasing sonorities. This work will be performed by Shashini Pandithasundera (piano) Anouk Obeyesekere (Flute) and Amani Tissera (cello).

Clara Schumann: Piano Trio, Op. 17

Virtuoso pianist Clara Schumann was an extremely talented composer in her own right, Her Piano trio in G minor was written in 1846—the only piano trio she wrote—and is considered one of her greatest works. Bringing this masterpiece of Romantic music alive on the 19^th are Shashini Pandithasundera (piano) Lydia Goonetilleke-Jayamanne  (violin) and Nilupul Silva (cello).

W. A. Mozart: String Quartet No.4 in C, K 157

Mozart’s String Quartet No 4 in C major, is one of the six “Milanese” string quartets. It is an early work; simple yet full of charm, each instrument clearly heard in beautiful quartet texture. This work will be performed by Zainamb Wahid (violin), Shehani Fernando (violin), Rusari Jayasuriya (viola) and Tikirimali Wickramasinghe (cello).

J. S. Bach: Air on the G String from Orch. Suite No. 3

A more unusual grouping will perform an arrangement of J.S. Bach’s ‘Air’ from Orchestral Suite No. 3, commonly known as “Air on the G String.” This particular arrangement is for cello ensemble and double bass. Performing this work are cellists Amani Tissera, Shanilka Kannangara, Karryn Perera, Tikirimali Wickramasinghe, Thosindu Wijesuriya, Nilupul Silva, Binaramali Wickramasinghe, Randal Pak and Andrea Leitan (Double bass).

Sergei Rachmaninov: Trio Elegiaque No. 1 in G Minor

W. A. Mozart: Piano Quartet No.1 in G Minor K. 478

David Popper: Requiem for 3 Cellos and Piano Op. 66

Frank Bridge: Phantasie Piano Trio in C Minor H. 79

Beethoven Symphony No. 6

Smetana: Moldau/Vltava

Luigini: Ballet Egyptienne Suite 1

Piano Sonata No 30 OP 109

Violin Sonata No 5 OP 24 "Spring"

Trio No.4 In B Flat , OP 11 "Gassenhauer"

S. Barber : Adagio

W. A. Mozart : Symphony No.40

F. Schubert : Rosamunde Overture

A. Dvorak : Slavonic Dances 1, 2 & 3

L. Van Beethoven - Egmont Overture

L. Van Beethoven - Choral Fantasia in C Minor

F. Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 "Scottish"

F. Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, OP. 21

L. Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"