Poets and Pioneers

Poets and Pioneers invites you on a cinematic journey through the sun‑kissed, pine‑lined mountains of Bavaria, where the spirit of adventure and romance swirl around a poet’s wandering heart. The concert film opens with Franz Von Suppé’s stirring overture from *Poet and Peasant*, its soaring melodies and lively dances painting a vivid landscape of love and longing. From there, the programme turns to the emotional depths of Malcolm Arnold’s sweeping *Suite from The Inn of the Sixth Happiness*, an evocative score fashioned for the 1958 film about Gladys Aylward, a British missionary in China. Arnold’s Hollywood‑style music glows with bittersweet tenderness, echoing the film’s poignant story. With these two masterpieces, Poets and Pioneers delivers an unforgettable blend of lush orchestral brilliance and cinematic storytelling, brought to life by the RCM’s finest talent. Explore the details and secure your tickets to experience this enchanting musical voyage.