Royal Northern Sinfonia - Prokofiev and Mendelssohn

7:30PM, Thursday, March 05, 2026

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Sergei Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’ Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto takes you by the hand and leads you on a journey that’s full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s full of the composer’s unpredictable and acidic style, and its mood changes without warning; one moment it’s cheeky, then it’s challenging and aggressive, then perhaps sentimental and schmaltzy. It keeps everyone – audience and musician – on their toes. Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony captures the awe of viewing the majestic Scottish landscape perfectly. Close your eyes and you can see the craggy mountains, peer through the fog or spot the deer in the midst of an awe-inspiring glen. Breathtaking.