Symphonic Soundscapes: The Music of Prokofiev and Sibelius
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This event took place on Thursday 30 March 2017.
- Thursday 30 March 2017
- Cadogan Hall
Symphonic Soundscapes: The Music of Prokofiev and Sibelius
Thu 30 Mar 2017
Need to know
Repertoire
- Sibelius Tapiola
- Sibelius Symphony No.5
- Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.5
Features
- Alexander Shelley Conductor
- Vadym Kholodenko Piano
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexander Shelley continues his series exploring the works of Sibelius and Prokofiev, this time welcoming the young and dynamic Vadym Kholodenko to join him on the main stage. Opening the concert is Sibelius’ Tapiola tone poem, evoking the mysterious world of Finnish mythology. Prokofiev’s Fifth Piano Concerto sets a different scene, exuding a boisterous, buoyant and blustering atmosphere.
Through his orchestral writing, Sibelius wanted to capture the whole world, and in his Fifth Symphony, he did just that.
Octava – enriching your concert experience
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'.