Stravinsky's The Firebird
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This event took place on Wednesday 16 May 2018.
- Wednesday 16 May 2018
- Royal Festival Hall
Stravinsky's The Firebird
Wed 16 May 2018
Need to know
Repertoire
- Stravinsky Scherzo À La Russe
- Stravinsky The Firebird (Complete Ballet)
- Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5, 'Emperor'
Features
- Krzysztof Urbanski Conductor
- Kirill Gerstein Piano
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Location
Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road,
London
SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Tonight’s concert opens with the buzzing energy of Stravinsky’s Scherzo à la Russe– this is an orchestral showpiece scored so brilliantly, Rimsky-Korsakov even expressed his approval. Virtuosic pianist Kirill Gerstein then takes to the stage with one of the most energetic – and yet moving – piano masterpieces of its time, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.5, ‘Emperor’. Whilst the series concludes with Stravinsky’s complete score for The Firebird, a dramatic musical illustration of the Russian fairy tale.
We regret that, due to unforeseen circumstances, Kirill Gerstein replaces Kyung Wha Chung as the soloist for this concert performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.5, ‘Emperor’ in place of Brahms’ Violin Concerto. Tickets already purchased are still valid.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is very grateful to Krzysztof Urbanski who will be replacing Charles Dutoit, who has recently stepped down as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Orchestra.
This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.