Laura van der Heijden performs Tchaikovsky
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This event took place on Tuesday 24 November 2015.
- Tuesday 24 November 2015
Laura van der Heijden performs Tchaikovsky
Tue 24 Nov 2015
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Repertoire
- Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
- Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme
- Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5
Features
- Christoph Koenig Conductor
- Laura Van Der Heijden Cello
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sombre strings descend into crashing percussion before giving way to the Romantic, lilting theme of Shakespeare’s play in Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture.
2012 BBC Young Musician competition winner Laura van der Heijden gives a dazzling performances of Tchaikovsky’s light-hearted Variations on a Rococo Theme. ‘The beauty of Laura van der Heijden’s playing lies in the fact that she has a wonderful expressivity, but never, ever overdoes it… enchanting.’ (Bachtrack)
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.5, combining dark motifs with an impassioned love theme, is the perfect closer to this winter concert.