Dvorak and Mendelssohn
Part of the Philharmonia 2019-20 Season
Add to my Calendar 01-05-2020 19:00 01-05-2020 21:00 36 Dvorak and Mendelssohn From wistful melodies to jubilant brass, experience the full range of Dvořak’s compositional mastery in one vivid evening of music. But first, ten minutes of wit and sparkle. Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel’s only known orchestral work grows from a peaceful opening into a fleet-footed tune that effortlessly darts and dives across the orchestra, full of virtuosic strings and expressive woodwind. De Montfort Hall, Leicester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
De Montfort Hall
Granville Road
Leicester
LE1 7RU
England
Programme
Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel – Overture in C Minor
Antonin Dvorak – Symphony no.8 in G major, Op.88
Antonin Dvorak – Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104, B.191
Performers
Gergely Madaras – Conductor
Andrei Ionita – Cello
Philharmonia Orchestra
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Programme Note
From wistful melodies to jubilant brass, experience the full range of Dvořak’s compositional mastery in one vivid evening of music.
But first, ten minutes of wit and sparkle. Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel’s only known orchestral work grows from a peaceful opening into a fleet-footed tune that effortlessly darts and dives across the orchestra, full of virtuosic strings and expressive woodwind.