London Philharmonic Orchestra

Czech Masterpieces with Jurowski

Vladimir Jurowksi conducts Josef Suk's immense orchestral work Ripening.

In 2010 Vladimir Jurowski presided over a performance of Suk's Asrael Symphony that electrified the atmosphere inside Royal Festival Hall. Now he turns to Asrael's successor Ripening, another huge orchestral canvas in which the composer grapples with his tragic demons and ultimately finds a radiating transcendence. 'In it you will find all the degrees of human emotions,' Suk said of Ripening, and he wasn't exaggerating.

It's heard here after the Piano Concerto by the man whose death inspired both Asrael and Ripening - Suk's father-in-law Dvorák. This is without doubt one of the best-kept secrets of the Romantic era, a piece that astounds with its noble virtuosity.

Royal Festival Hall at 6.15pm - Professor Geoffrey Chew explores three giants of the Czech repertoire. Admission free

Start Date:

Wednesday 2 May 2012 - 19:30

End Date:

Wednesday 2 May 2012

Ticket Prices:

£39, £33, £27, £21, £16, £12, £9, Premium £65

Concession/Group Prices:

50% off (limited availability)

Performer(s):

London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vladimir Jurowski conductor
Martin Helmchen piano
Ladies of the London Philharmonic Choir

Repertoire:

Leos Janácek: The Cunnning Little Vixen Suite
Antonin Dvorák: Piano Concerto in G minor
Interval
Josef Suk: The Ripening - symphonic poem, Op.34

Facility Description:

Royal Festival Hall

Images

Southbank Centre Suk, Josef Events

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