St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, London on Monday 9th February 2015

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St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra

Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15

Add to my Calendar 09-02-2015 19:30 09-02-2015 21:30 36 St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra BRIT Award-winning cellist Natalie Clein, described by The Times as a '"mesmerising cellist" who "plays everything with passion", guarantees an unforgettable performance of Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1, considered to be the greatest of all cello concertos. Formed in 1931 and initially called the Leningrad Radio Orchestra, the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra became revolutionary in the major Russian city now known as St Petersburg, for broadcasting music during World War II. Tonight the orchestra, conducted by Alexander Dmitriev, performs Tchaikovskys sixth and final symphony, which brings with it a number of emotions. The composition premiered just nine days before the composers death and has since stirred much speculation, due to its unusual form and level of intensity. The composer hinted to his friends and admirers that the work might contain secret messages, but he never told them what they were. ‘Let them guess,’ he said. Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15 Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England

Monday 9th February 2015
7:30 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony no.1 in C major, Op.21
Camille Saint-Saens – Cello Concerto no.1 in A minor, Op.33
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Symphony no.6 'Pathétique', Op.74

Performers

Alexander Dmitriev – Conductor
Natalie Clein – cello

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Programme Note

BRIT Award-winning cellist Natalie Clein, described by The Times as a '"mesmerising cellist" who "plays everything with passion", guarantees an unforgettable performance of Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1, considered to be the greatest of all cello concertos.

Formed in 1931 and initially called the Leningrad Radio Orchestra, the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra became revolutionary in the major Russian city now known as St Petersburg, for broadcasting music during World War II.

Tonight the orchestra, conducted by Alexander Dmitriev, performs Tchaikovskys sixth and final symphony, which brings with it a number of emotions. The composition premiered just nine days before the composers death and has since stirred much speculation, due to its unusual form and level of intensity. The composer hinted to his friends and admirers that the work might contain secret messages, but he never told them what they were. ‘Let them guess,’ he said.

Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15

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