Symphonic Soundscapes: The Music of Prokofiev and Sibelius
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This event took place on Sunday 29 January 2017.
- Sunday 29 January 2017
- Cadogan Hall
Symphonic Soundscapes: The Music of Prokofiev and Sibelius
Sun 29 Jan 2017
Need to know
Repertoire
- Sibelius Symphony No.1
- Sibelius Symphony No.7
- Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.1
Features
- Alexander Shelley Conductor
- Ning Feng Violin
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sibelius’ First Symphony opens the concert with a striking, brooding clarinet solo setting the scene for this melodic masterpiece. Beginning in an equally dramatic vein is Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto, remarkable for its constraint and lyricism, the whole being coloured by a magical, fairytale quality. Sibelius’ tempestuous Symphony No.7 provides a dramatic finish, its single movement full of swelling strings and noble brass, showing off the power and magnitude of the symphony orchestra.
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We invite you to enjoy an enhanced live listening experience, exclusive to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Symphonic Soundscapes series. Octava is a downloadable concert-enhancing app that delivers real-time programme notes to your mobile or tablet device. Connect to the venue's WiFi and enrich your listening experience throughout the concert(s) by viewing real-time information about the works you hear; at the exact moment the action is happening on stage. Enjoy this new experience in a designated seating area – information for which can be found under 'Ticket information'.