RPO Preludes: Brahms Quintet
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This event took place on Thursday 4 May 2017.
- Thursday 4 May 2017
- Cadogan Hall
RPO Preludes: Brahms Quintet
Thu 4 May 2017
Need to know
Repertoire
- Brahms Quintet No.2 in G Major, Op.111
Features
- Members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Opening with a soaring theme, Brahms’ Second String Quintet is a work full of passionate expression, involving much contrast and musical conversation between the instruments. Each movement has its own distinct character, and this will be demonstrated by some of the RPO’s best string players.
RPO Preludes
RPO Preludes is a series of chamber concerts curated and performed by leading musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. These concerts take place on the concert stage of Cadogan Hall from 6.15pm, before the main concerts begin at 7.30pm. The series provides a unique opportunity to not only listen to some astounding chamber music, but also to hear some of our musicians in a more intimate and personal setting.
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