Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: Schiff's Schumann

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Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallBelvedere Road, London, Greater London, SE1 8XX, United Kingdom

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Programme

Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)	The Hebrides Overture, “Fingal's Cave”, Op.26
Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)	Symphony no. 3 in A minor, "Scottish", Op.56
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856)	Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54
Schumann, Robert (1810-1856)	Geistervariationen in E flat major, "Ghost Variations", WoO 24

Performers

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Sir András Schiff	Piano, Conductor

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Following his triumphant debut two seasons ago, András Schiff returns to the Orchestra.

In the first half of this concert, he directs two of Mendelssohn's best-loved pieces, both inspired by the composer's travels around Scotland. Holyrood Palace was the inspiration behind the solemn opening bars of the Scottish Symphony.

In the second half, András takes to the keyboard to perform Schumann's eloquent Piano Concerto.

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