Prom 67: Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky & Behzad Ranjbaran

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Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom

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Programme

Ranjbaran, Behzad	Seemorgh - The Sunrise (European première)
Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943)	Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op.18
Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943)	Prelude in G minor, Op.23 no.5
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893)	Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64

Performers

Denis Matsuev	Piano
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Han-Na Chang	Conductor

Cellist and conductor Han-Na Chang makes her Proms conducting debut as Music Director of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra – one of this year’s global orchestras, also making its debut. Their concert culminates in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, haunted by its recurring ‘Fate’ theme. Vivid with contrasts and surging climaxes, the symphony is matched for drama by Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto, a Proms favourite whose slow movement burns with restrained passion. Behzad Ranjbaran’s Seemorgh is inspired by the mythical Persian bird of its title.

Seats £7.50 to £38 (plus booking fee).

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