| Sonntag 03 Mai 2026 | 19:30 |
| National Symphony Orchestra (UK) | |
| Rimma Sushanskaya | Musikalische Leitung |
| Charlotte Spruit | Violine |
Rimma Sushanskaya and the National Symphony Orchestra present Roman Sun, Russian Soul, a concert exploring Tchaikovsky’s ability to blend the warmth of Italian influences with the profound depth of the Russian soul.
The programme opens with the vibrant Capriccio Italien, which incorporates cheerful street melodies and military bugle calls that Tchaikovsky noted during his stay in Rome.
The concert continues with the magnificent and challenging Violin Concerto, showcasing the artistry of the outstanding young violinist Charlotte Spruit.
The grand finale is the powerful and dramatic Symphony No. 4, which takes listeners on an emotional journey from despair to a triumphant, exhilarating conclusion.
This concert presents a compelling narrative arc through three of the composer’s most beloved works.
About the Soloist
Described by Gramophone as “an artist whose technique and musicality are matched by a broader artistic imagination,” violinist Charlotte Spruit is acclaimed for her passionate and energetic performances. She won First Prize, the Audience Prize and the Genuin Classics Prize at the 2022 Leipzig Bach Competition, was a 2023 YCAT Artist, and was named a Classic FM Rising Star (2024) and Gramophone One to Watch (2025) following her debut album Le Mercure Galant for Linn Records.
Highlights of 2025/26 include her recital debut at Berlin’s Boulez Saal, returning to the Concertgebouw with Angus Webster, and performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Charlotte plays an 18th-century Italian violin on loan from the Dutch Musical Instruments Foundation.
