Anu Tali conducts Sibelius
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Reading
Part of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 75 Season
Add to my Calendar 07-10-2021 19:30 07-10-2021 21:30 36 Anu Tali conducts Sibelius Described by the Herald Tribune as ‘charismatic, brilliant [and] energetic’, conductor Anu Tali makes a welcome return to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a programme that explores vibrant soundworlds. Sibelius’ Symphony No.2 conjures images of rugged, icy Nordic landscapes but is also full of optimism, with a series of short motifs that grow and develop towards a triumphant conclusion, interpreted by many as an unrelenting call for his country’s independence. Liszt’s Hamlet weaves together drama and tragedy in a symphonic poem that depicts the Shakespearean hero, before award-winning Hungarian soloist Barnabás Kelemen performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.3. The Hexagon, Reading DD/MM/YYYYDetails
The Hexagon
Queens Walk
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7UA
England
Programme
Franz Liszt – Hamlet, S.104
Jean Sibelius – Symphony no.2 in D major, Op.43
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Violin Concerto no.3 in G major, K.216
Performers
Barnabás Kelemen – Violin
Anu Tali – Conductor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Programme Note
Described by the Herald Tribune as ‘charismatic, brilliant [and] energetic’, conductor Anu Tali makes a welcome return to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a programme that explores vibrant soundworlds. Sibelius’ Symphony No.2 conjures images of rugged, icy Nordic landscapes but is also full of optimism, with a series of short motifs that grow and develop towards a triumphant conclusion, interpreted by many as an unrelenting call for his country’s independence.
Liszt’s Hamlet weaves together drama and tragedy in a symphonic poem that depicts the Shakespearean hero, before award-winning Hungarian soloist Barnabás Kelemen performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.3.