Philharmonia Orchestra
Bringuier conducts Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra
Add to my Calendar 06-11-2014 19:30 06-11-2014 21:30 36 Philharmonia Orchestra Debussy and Bartók discovered strikingly different solutions to the problem of composing contemporary music that captivated general audiences. In his Prélude Debussy gently suspended time by loosening the bonds of musical convention, while Bartók's Concerto is a blazing virtuoso orchestral showpiece in which every department has a chance to shine. 6pm at Royal Festival Hall - Music of Today. A live performance of music by contemporary composers. Royal Festival Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Royal Festival Hall
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX
England
Programme
Claude Debussy – Prelude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Sergey Prokofiev – Piano Concerto no.3 in C major, Op.26
Béla Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra, Sz.116
Performers
Lionel Bringuier – Conductor
Simon Trpčeski – piano
Philharmonia Orchestra
Programme Note
Debussy and Bartók discovered strikingly different solutions to the problem of composing contemporary music that captivated general audiences.
In his Prélude Debussy gently suspended time by loosening the bonds of musical convention, while Bartók's Concerto is a blazing virtuoso orchestral showpiece in which every department has a chance to shine.
6pm at Royal Festival Hall - Music of Today. A live performance of music by contemporary composers.