From Paris to New York
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This event took place on Thursday 21 April 2016.
- Thursday 21 April 2016
- Hull City Hall
From Paris to New York
Thu 21 Apr 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
- Kim Criswell Vocalist
- Alexandra Soumm Violin
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Led and curated by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Associate Conductor, Alexander Shelley, this concert explores the light-hearted side of the roaring twenties. Brimming with humour and sprinkled with wit, this concert brings together pieces such as the Suite from Prokofiev’s absurd fantasy-opera Love for Three Oranges, the Overture to Bernstein’s comic operetta Candide and Ibert’s cheekily fast and furious Divertissement.
Joined by Alexandra Soumm, a ’23 year old 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, this piece is notable for its constraint and lyricism.
Closing this concert will be a delightful selection from the father of the Broadway stage, Cole Porter.