Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallBelvedere Road, London, Greater London, SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
| Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Piano Concerto no. 5 in E flat major "Emperor", Op.73 | |
| Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975) | Symphony no. 7 in C major, "Leningrad" Op.60 |
Performers
| Andrés Orozco-Estrada | Conductor |
| Inon Barnatan | Piano |
| London Philharmonic Orchestra |
Composed in a city under siege, smuggled through enemy lines and played through loudspeakers at the surrounding Nazi forces, the story of Shostakovich's 'Leningrad' Symphony has become a parable of human endurance amidst the 20th century’s darkest horrors. This is music literally from the front line, and with its huge orchestra and bold musical imagery, it still speaks with an unparalleled directness. The Orchestra's dynamic Principal Guest Conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada directs the massed forces, and partners pianist Inon Barnatan in Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto. The majesty on display here is that of art plus an unshakeable human spirit.
*Generously supported by the Embassy of the State of Israel to the United Kingdom.
