From Paris to New York
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This event took place on Tuesday 15 March 2016.
- Tuesday 15 March 2016
- Cadogan Hall
From Paris to New York
Tue 15 Mar 2016
Need to know
Repertoire
- Bernstein Candide Overture
- Ibert Divertissement
- Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.1
- Prokofiev The Love for Three Oranges: Symphonic Suite
- Porter Selections From Cole Porter
Features
- Alexander Shelley Conductor
- Alexandra Soumm Violin
- Kim Criswell Vocalist
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brimming with humour and sprinkled with wit, this concert brings together pieces such as the Suite from Prokofiev’s absurd fantasy-opera The Love for Three Oranges, the Overture to Bernstein’s comic operetta Candide and Ibert’s cheekily fast and furious Divertissement.
Joined by Alexandra Soumm, ’who delivers playing of astonishing power from a slight frame in a way that seems to defy nature,’ the Orchestra will perform Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No.1. Coloured by a magical, fairytale-like quality, the piece is notable for its constraint and lyricism.
Rounding out the concert will be a delightful selection from the father of the Broadway stage, Cole Porter.
Preceding this concert at 6.15pm...
RPO Preludes: Flute and Harp Recital
A variety of works for flute and harp from the early-twentieth century.
Watch a preview on YouTube...
From Paris to New York with Alexander Shelley
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