Composed especially for the famous violinist Didier Lockwood on the occasion of the birth of the "Pas-de-Calais Symphony Orchestra" in 2009, the "Suite Concertante" for Violin and Orchestra consists of 7 movements. 
 
Should we see there any relation with all the symbolism linked to this prime number ? (7 days of the creation of the Earth, 7 colors of the Rainbow, 7 Wonders of the World, 7 notes of the diatonic scale, or the symbol of life among the Egyptians ...)
 
Jean-Philippe Vanbeselaere first of all had fun writing music rich in different atmospheres, colors and rhythms, like a patchwork in which the soloist can express his many musical qualities while interacting with an orchestra with constantly renewed sounds.
 
"Lacrimosa" is the Part III of the "Suite Concertante".
 
Commissioned by General Council of Pas-de-Calais / Creation 2009