Teo Gheorghiu performs Tchaikovsky
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- Sunday 2 April 2017
Teo Gheorghiu performs Tchaikovsky
Sun 2 Apr 2017
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Repertoire
- Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream: Overture, Nocturne and Scherzo
- Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1
- Sibelius Symphony No.5
Features
- Alexander Shelley Conductor
- Teo Gheorghiu Piano
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is joined by its Principal Associate Conductor Alexander Shelley for a stirring concert in Southend. Opening will be excerpts from Mendelssohn’s interpretation of Shakespeare’s magical A Midsummer Night’s Dream, including the peaceful Nocturne.
The centrepiece of the evening will be one of the most challenging concertos in the entire piano repertoire – Tchaikovsky’s mighty Piano Concerto No.1, performed by Teo Gheorghiu. This sparkling Russian gem blends together Ukrainian folk themes, French song and a grand opening tune to triumphant effect and in 1958 actually became the first piece of classical music to sell over 1 million copies.
Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony opens with a radiant horn call that creates an atmosphere of mysterious beauty which keeps the listener in its mighty grip through this powerful piece.