Martyn Brabbins, conductor

An NCPA Presentation
 
MUSSORGSKY: Prelude to Khovanshchina
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21
HOLST: The Planets, Op. 32

The SOI Spring 2026 season returns with British maestro Martyn Brabbins – Chief Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of India, known for his expressive command and deep musical insight. The evening opens with Mussorgsky’s Prelude to Khovanshchina, a haunting and atmospheric depiction of dawn over the Moscow River. This is followed by Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, a youthful yet bold work that marked the beginning of a new era in symphonic music. The concert concludes with Holst’s iconic The Planets, a dazzling orchestral suite that takes listeners on a powerful journey through the astrological characters of the seven planets, from the ferocity of “Mars” to the ethereal mystery of “Neptune.”