Vasily Petrenko Conducts Vaughan Williams
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This event took place on Wednesday 2 June 2021.
- Wednesday 2 June 2021
- Royal Festival Hall
Vasily Petrenko Conducts Vaughan Williams
Wed 2 Jun 2021
Need to know
Repertoire
- Rossini Overture: The Silken Ladder
- Haydn Cello Concerto in C Major
- Vaughan Williams Symphony No.5
Features
- Vasily Petrenko Conductor
- Steven Isserlis Cello
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Location
Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road,
London
SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Reminding us of the power of music, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director Designate Vasily Petrenko present a concert of uplifting works.
Rossini's Overture from his one-act comic opera La scala di seta provides an assured opening, before internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis CBE performs Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major.
Unearthed in 1961, two centuries after it was written, it swiftly gained popularity for its sense of joy and optimism.
From the cello's triumphant opening chord in the first movement, through to the rapturous third movement, the melody dances between the soloist and orchestra with virtuosic displays of musical agility.
Vaughan Williams' Fifth Symphony rounds off this evening's concert, with its warmth, serenity and pastoral tranquillity that evokes, above all, hope.
Duration: approximately 75 minutes with no interval.
The safety of our audiences is of paramount importance. Government guidelines and safety measures are followed at all the venues in which the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs to ensure that you are able to enjoy the performance in a safe, comfortable environment.
