Rachmaninoff Meets Paganini

Erin Sweetman joins Christ Church Camerata in the 'Rach-Pag' - one of the epics of the piano repertoire. Numerous composers have made variations on Paganini's original melody, including Paganini himself, but none are more popular than Rachmaninoff's brilliant work, including the 18th Variation, one of the greatest tunes of all time.

The colour of Eastern European music continues in Kilar's marvellous 'Orawa', evoking folk fiddlers on the Polish mountains. Principal violist, Paul Groh, has arranged delightful works by the German Baroque composer, Johann Groh, and a new work by Artistic Director, David Banney is featured in this finale concert for Newcastle Music Festival. (Erin Sweetman image credit: Kurt Sneddon)