Martyn Brabbins conducts Shostakovich
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This event took place on Thursday 15 June 2017.
- Thursday 15 June 2017
Martyn Brabbins conducts Shostakovich
Thu 15 Jun 2017
Need to know
Repertoire
- Glinka Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
- Beethoven Violin Concerto
- Shostakovich Symphony No.5
Features
- Martyn Brabbins Conductor
- Jan Mráček Violin
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Glinka’s Overture to his operatic masterpiece, Ruslan and Lyudmila, is full of upbeat exuberance and warm lyricism, making it the perfect opener to this exciting final concert of the Series. Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, meanwhile, is a masterpiece of the genre, bridging the gap between Classical and Romantic concerto styles with elegance and wit, and culminating in a zesty finale that fully explores the instrument’s range.
Cheltenham's 2016–17 Classical Series concludes with Shostakovich’s imposing Fifth Symphony. Filled with wonderful melodies and stirring rhythms, it bursts with power and rebellious beauty. Writing under Stalin’s constricting Soviet regime, Shostakovich created a blend of satire and submission that intrigues audiences to this day.