Dvorˇák Carnival Overture Schumann Piano Concerto Dvorˇák Symphony No.7
Paul Daniel Conductor Natasha Paremski Piano
Pianist Natasha Paremski takes to the stage for Robert Schumann’s beautiful Piano Concerto, one of many works written for his wife, Clara. Framing the Concerto are two works by Dvorˇák: the spirited Carnival Overture, which brims with lively Czech folk music, and the Symphony No.7, considered by many to be Dvorˇák’s greatest achievement. Dvorˇák was commissioned to write the work by the Royal Philharmonic Society, and, shortly before its completion, he wrote: ‘I am now busy with this symphony for London, and wherever I go I can think of nothing else. God grant that this Czech music will move the world!’
September - Wednesday 18th September
Wednesday 18th September 2013, 7.30pm
RPO friends’ discounts apply
Berlioz Beethoven Brahms
Roman Carnival Overture Violin Concerto Symphony No.1
Grzegorz Nowak Conductor Robert Davidovici Violin
Three outstanding works by three great masters, beginning with the glittering festivities of a Roman carnival, as portrayed by Berlioz in music full of romance and joie de vivre. Beethoven’s Violin Concerto is a masterpiece of the genre, bridging the gap between Classical and Romantic concerto styles with elegance and wit. Beethoven’s genius so overwhelmed Brahms that he was slow to write works that might be compared with those of his idol. It took Brahms nearly fifteen years to compose his First Symphony, but the work was worth the wait. The Symphony exudes great nobility and mastery of form, with a powerful opening movement, lyrical Andante, graceful third movement and a stirring finale. RPO friends’ discounts apply
October - Tuesday 8th October
Tuesday 8th October 2013, 7.30pm