| Kirill Gerstein | Piano |
| London Symphony Orchestra | |
| Sir Antonio Pappano | Direction |
A triumphantly brilliant symphony and an instantly popular 21st-century concerto.
The Programme
At the first performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No 7, the crowd demanded an immediate encore of the astonishingly beautiful second movement. 21st-century listeners may be familiar with its stirring melody from the climactic moment of the film The King’s Speech. Beethoven himself wrote that this ‘Grand Symphony in A’ was ‘one of my very best’. To hear it live is a thrilling experience.
This performance opens with the delightful romp of Bartók’s Divertimento and Thomas Adès’ stylish, entertaining Concerto for Piano and Orchestra.
The Performers
Sir Antonio Pappano, Chief Conductor Designate, and the LSO bring out the inspiration and passion of these rewarding works. Adès’ concerto was composed with Kirill Gerstein in mind – this is the performance you want to hear live.
‘It may be the most attractive concerto so far this century.’ – NPR on Thomas Adès’ Concerto for Piano and Orchestra