Prom 51: Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons
Part of the Proms 2015 Series
Add to my Calendar 23-08-2015 15:00 23-08-2015 17:00 36 Prom 51: Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons Returning for a second appearance this summer, Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra bring a piece of America with them in Barber’s Essay No. 2 - a symphony in miniature, moving from lyrical loveliness through contrapuntal conflict to end with a radiant chorale. They pair it with Haydn’s Symphony No. 90, where ebullient mischief and dignity vie for supremacy in sunny C major. Joy gives way to high drama, however, in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 - a vivid portrait of Stalinist Russia. Royal Albert Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AP
England
Programme
Joseph Haydn – Symphony no.90 in C major, Hob.I:90
Samuel Barber – Essay no.2
~ Interval ~
Dmitry Shostakovich – Symphony no.10 in E minor, Op.93
Performers
Andris Nelsons – Conductor
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Other concerts in this Series (+)
Programme Note
Returning for a second appearance this summer, Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra bring a piece of America with them in Barber’s Essay No. 2 - a symphony in miniature, moving from lyrical loveliness through contrapuntal conflict to end with a radiant chorale. They pair it with Haydn’s Symphony No. 90, where ebullient mischief and dignity vie for supremacy in sunny C major. Joy gives way to high drama, however, in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 - a vivid portrait of Stalinist Russia.