Event listing: Opening Concert | De Doelen: Grote Zaal | Fri 7 Sep 2012 at 20:15

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De Doelen: Grote ZaalKruisstraat 2, Rotterdam, South Holland, 3012 CT, Netherlands

Dates/times in Amsterdam time zone

Festival: Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival

Programme

Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943)	The Isle of the Dead, Symphonic poem, Op.29
Prokofiev, Sergei (1891-1953)	Symphony no. 5 in B flat major, Op.100
Shchedrin, Rodion Konstantinovich (b. 1932)	Piano Concerto no. 4 "Sharp Keys"

Performers

Valery Gergiev	Conductor
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Olli Mustonen	Piano

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Opening of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival

Renée Reitsma, 7th September

Rachmaninov’s symphonic poem The Isle of the Dead is an intense piece of music. Inspired by a painting by Böcklin, Rachmaninov tells us of the journey to the underworld. The first moments of the piece are crucial to any performance, and Valery Gergiev lead the Rotterdam Philharmonic into a heavy and emotionally laden rendition.

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