Dvořák’s Symphony No.8
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This event took place on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
- Tuesday 8 April 2025
- Hull City Hall
Dvořák’s Symphony No.8
Tue 8 Apr 2025
Need to know
Repertoire
- Schumann Manfred Overture
- Korngold Violin Concerto
- Dvořák Symphony No.8
Features
- Eduardo Strausser Conductor
- Liya Petrova Violin Violin (RPO Artist-in-Residence, 2026–27)
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Hull under the baton of conductor Eduardo Strausser for a musical journey across eras and emotions.
The concert opens with Schumann's dramatic Manfred Overture, drawing inspiration from Lord Byron's poetry. Let the stirring melodies transport you into the emotional world of the tormented title character.
Next, violin soloist Liya Petrova takes centre stage for Korngold's Violin Concerto. This 20th-century work seamlessly combines lyricism and technical fireworks into a gorgeous Romantic showcase. To close, Dvořák's treasured Symphony No.8. Overflowing with engaging folk-inspired melodies, the composer's pride in his Bohemian heritage resonates throughout this warm and majestic symphony.
There will be a pre-concert talk with host James Dickinson at 6.15pm in the Mortimer Suite East Gallery that is free for ticket holders.