Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallBelvedere Road, London, Greater London, SE1 8XX, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
| Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976) | Peter Grimes, Op.33a: Four Sea Interludes | |
| Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934) | Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85 | |
| Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943) | Symphonic Dances, Op.45 |
Performers
| Thomas Dausgaard | Conductor |
| Steven Isserlis | Cello |
| Royal Philharmonic Orchestra |
Conductor Thomas Dausgaard sets the scene with Britten’s dramatic Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, followed by Elgar’s much-loved Cello Concerto played by renowned soloist Stephen Isserlis. The concert ends with Rachmaninov’s last composition, the lively Symphonic Dances, which contrasts rhythmic vivacity with lyrical melodies.
