Chopin & Rachmaninov

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents...

Chopin’s gift for melody absolutely shines throughout his First Piano Concerto, which established him as a talent to be watched and launched his international fame. The opening is restrained yet noble but once the piano enters, it dominates the proceedings, thoroughly infusing the music with Romantic fantasy, colour, and virtuosity.

The central nocturne virtually sings with tunefulness, whilst the finale pays homage to his native Poland to which he would never return. The unqualified success of the Second Symphony vindicated Rachmaninov’s powers as a symphonist, drawing upon his talent for creating ardent, emotionally compelling melodies.

Filled with mesmerising melodies, passionate musical outbursts and lovingly quiet interludes it remains an audience favourite.

There is a free "Meet the Music" pre-concert talk at 6.40pm in the Peter Chalk Centre (opposite the Northcott Theatre), which all are welcome to attend.

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/bso-trpcheski-plays-chopin/

£12.50 - £36.50

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