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Piano Explored: Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2

Part of the London Mozart Players 2017/18

Add to my Calendar 06-12-2017 13:00 06-12-2017 15:00 36 Piano Explored: Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 London Mozart Players return to St John’s Smith Square alongside Howard Shelley for a ‘Christmas special’; the ensemble’s Conductor Laureate reveals the hidden in-jokes and family stories behind Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a birthday gift of hope and freedom written for his son, and later the world, to enjoy. The jaunty first and third movements contrast with the hauntingly beautiful second movement, which is reminiscent of Mozart and Beethoven at their finest – with perhaps a hint of Rachmaninov thrown in for good measure. As it’s nearly Christmas we’ve got an extra treat of some glorious Tchaikovsky, and even some Christmas cake for everyone! St John's Smith Square, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St John's Smith Square
Smith Square
City of Westminster
London
SW1P 3HA
England

Programme

Dmitry Shostakovich – Piano Concerto no.2 in F major, Op.102

Performers

Howard Shelley – Conductor / piano

London Mozart Players

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Programme Note

London Mozart Players return to St John’s Smith Square alongside Howard Shelley for a ‘Christmas special’; the ensemble’s Conductor Laureate reveals the hidden in-jokes and family stories behind Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a birthday gift of hope and freedom written for his son, and later the world, to enjoy. The jaunty first and third movements contrast with the hauntingly beautiful second movement, which is reminiscent of Mozart and Beethoven at their finest – with perhaps a hint of Rachmaninov thrown in for good measure. As it’s nearly Christmas we’ve got an extra treat of some glorious Tchaikovsky, and even some Christmas cake for everyone!

LMP at St John's Smith Square

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