'Scheherezade': London Euphonia Orchestra (Pt1)

London Philharmonic Orchestra St James's Church, Paddington 29th November 2025 'From Arabian Nights to Hollywood Lights' Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov - 'Scheherezade' Op. 35 (1888) Conductor: Dario Peluso This is a Symphony performed by the 'London Euphonia Orchestra', at St James' Church in London to an open (paid up) audience. The Russian Composers work are known to inspire the imagination with 'Scheherezade' Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was renowned for brilliant instrumentation, exotic harmonies, and a gift for vivid musical storytelling. This is the First half with the full Symphony shown as performed by the orchestra, with a few instrumental breaks during the long creative masterpiece. Originally trained as a naval officer, he spent several years at Sea, and experience that shaped his fascination with travel, folklore, and faraway worlds. Composed in 1888, 'Scheherezade' blends these influences into a sweeping musical narrative, where recurring motifs suggest characters and ideas rather than strict programmatic events. With some on screen details. Part 2 (Available Shortly) includes a change in theme, wuth Music from the Shows, and even at the start of Advent, Carol to finish! Web: londoneuphonia.com @londoneuphonia