Finzi, Chopin and Mendelssohn
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This event took place on Thursday 6 June 2024.
- Thursday 6 June 2024
- St Giles-without-Cripplegate
Finzi, Chopin and Mendelssohn
Thu 6 Jun 2024
St Giles-without-Cripplegate
Need to know
Repertoire
- Finzi Overture to Love's Labours Lost
- Chopin Piano Concerto No.2
- Mendelssohn 'Italian' Symphony
Features
- Pierre Vallet Conductor
- Elizabeth Sombart Piano
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Location
St Giles-without-Cripplegate
The world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra opens the Summer Music in City Churches festival with a programme of joyful, romantic music. Finzi's Introduction to Love's Labours Lost (written for a production of Shakespeare's play) sets the tone for the whole week. Acclaimed French pianist Elizabeth Sombart joins the orchestra for Chopin's Second Piano Concerto with its slow movement of great beauty inspired, apparently, by the composer's love for another. Mendelssohn's 'Italian' Symphony encapsulates the composer's love affair with Italy, full of exuberance and sunshine.