Philharmonia Orchestra

The Anvil
Sat 29 November 2008, 7.45pm
Prokofiev Autumnal
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no. 3
Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 4
Simon Trpceski piano
Vladimir Ashkenazy conductor

After Prokofiev’s early and evocative orchestral picture, Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto grows from a simple opening to become the fullest reflection of the many aspects of the composer’s personality, ranging from tender romanticism to unclouded exhilaration. Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fourth Symphony is one of his most successful large- scale works. The opening fanfare, said to represent the power of fate, is followed by a lyrical slow movement and pizzicato scherzo. In the finale, the fanfare returns to striking effect as the work drives to its headlong conclusion.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts' Orchestra in Partnership
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Simon Trpceski
Simon Trpceski

Tickets

£16.50, £23, £29.50, £33
Under 16s and full time students half price
Standby tickets, concessions and group discount available – please contact the Box Office for details