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Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra
Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15 Series
Add to my Calendar 13-10-2014 19:30 13-10-2014 21:30 36 Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra The internationally acclaimed Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Valery Polyansky, begins tonights concert with the world premiere of Karl Jenkins’ Llareggub. The piece is a commission for the Swansea Festival of Music and Arts programme which is part of this years Dylan Thomas 100 festival, marking the 100th anniversary of the writer’s birth. This new three-movement orchestral suite evokes the atmosphere of the mythical village setting of Thomas’ iconic play, Under Milk Wood. Peter Donohoe is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique. He plays Rachmaninovs technically challenging Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert finishes with Tchaikovskys dramatic Fifth Symphony, a colourfully orchestrated journey from tragedy to triumph. Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15 Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England
Programme
Karl Jenkins – Llareggub (world premiere)
Sergei Rachmaninov – Piano Concerto no.3, Op.30
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Symphony no.5 in E minor, Op.64 (arr. chamber orchestra by G Martin)
Performers
Valery Polyansky – Conductor
Peter Donohoe – piano
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Programme Note
The internationally acclaimed Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Valery Polyansky, begins tonights concert with the world premiere of Karl Jenkins’ Llareggub. The piece is a commission for the Swansea Festival of Music and Arts programme which is part of this years Dylan Thomas 100 festival, marking the 100th anniversary of the writer’s birth. This new three-movement orchestral suite evokes the atmosphere of the mythical village setting of Thomas’ iconic play, Under Milk Wood.
Peter Donohoe is acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time, for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique. He plays Rachmaninovs technically challenging Piano Concerto No. 3. The concert finishes with Tchaikovskys dramatic Fifth Symphony, a colourfully orchestrated journey from tragedy to triumph.
Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15