| Thursday 16 April 2026 | 19:00 |
| Holst, Imogen (1907-1984) | Persephone | |
| Korngold, Erich Wolfgang (1897-1957) | Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35 | |
| Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975) | Symphony no. 5 in D minor, Op.47 |
| Sir Antonio Pappano | Conductor |
| Vilde Frang | Violin |
| London Symphony Orchestra |
The Concert
Korngold tugs at the heart in his Hollywood-flavoured concerto, while Shostakovich’s Fifth unleashes big tunes and white-hot intensity.
The Music
By the time Korngold had begun his 1945 Violin Concerto, the Austrian composer had scored the soundtracks for fifteen Hollywood films. You’ll hear that cinematic sheen in his wonderful concerto, from its sweeping opening to the helter-skelter hoe-down of the finale.
In his Fifth Symphony, Shostakovich proved his music could achieve mass appeal, as Stalin demanded. But beneath its brilliant tunes lies a darker, more sardonic work …
The concert begins with Imogen Holst’s Persephone, a beautifully orchestrated depiction of the mythical character, with hints of Debussy and Ravel in the music.
The Performers
Joining the LSO and Sir Antonio Pappano is Norwegian superstar violinist Vilde Frang, who brings a touch of magic to Korngold’s gilded concerto.
Public booking opens Wednesday 16 April 10am
