Sinfonia Smith Square

Spanish Sketches

Frederick Waxman (conductor) | James Larter (percussion)

Spain has been a rich inspiration to poets, composers and artists for centuries.

This concert traces the musical fruits of that inspiration from the Renaissance to the present day.

At the heart of the program sits 'Toros', a new concerto for percussion and orchestra by James Larter. Drawing from the works of Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda, this world premiere performance promises virtuosic fireworks, playfulness and all the vivid colour of Picasso’s art and Neruda’s poetry.

Tracing the Spanish connection back in time we discover the ethereal harmonies of Renaissance master Tomás Luis de Victoria alongside the baroque exuberance of Boccherini’s ‘House of the Devil’, and works from the 20th century.

PROGRAMME TO INCLUDE:
James Larter - Toros: Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra
Tomás Luis de Victoria - Ave Maria a 8
Luigi Boccherini - Symphony No. 6 in D minor, ’The House of the Devil'

London Festival of Baroque Music
Thu, 6 November 2025
Smith Square Hall, London
7:00pm
£15 - £25

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Spain has been a rich inspiration to poets, composers and artists for centuries.

This concert traces the musical fruits of that inspiration from the Renaissance to the present day.

At the heart of the program sits 'Toros', a new concerto for percussion and orchestra by James Larter. Drawing from the works of Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda, this world premiere performance promises virtuosic fireworks, playfulness and all the vivid colour of Picasso’s art and Neruda’s poetry.

Tracing the Spanish connection back in time we discover the ethereal harmonies of Renaissance master Tomás Luis de Victoria alongside the baroque exuberance of Boccherini’s ‘House of the Devil’, and works from the 20th century.

PROGRAMME TO INCLUDE:
James Larter - Toros: Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra
Tomás Luis de Victoria - Ave Maria a 8
Luigi Boccherini - Symphony No. 6 in D minor, ’The House of the Devil'