Prom 62: An orchestral kaleidoscope from Petrenko and the RLPO

By Kevin W Ng, 30 August 2018

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“Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra... an ideal showcase for Petrenko’s mix of precision and pacing”

Reviewed at Royal Albert Hall, London on 29 August 2018

Elgar, In the South (Alassio) - Concert Overture for orchestra, Op.50

Bell, Aurora (world première)

Strauss R., Ständchen, Op.17 no.2

Strauss R., Das Bächlein, Op.88 no.1

Strauss R., Morgen! Op.27 no.4

Strauss R., Zueignung (Dedication), Op.10 no.1

Bartók, Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116

Rachmaninov, How fair this spot (Zdes' khorosho), Op.21 no.7

Miah Persson, Soprano

Adela Zaharia, Soprano

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Vasily Petrenko, Conductor

Dependable Mozart and Mendelssohn from the RLPO

Glyn Mon Hughes, 16th April

Aurel Dawidziuk and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra explore darkness and light, although the drama does not always bringing the audience to the edge of its collective seat.

***11

Paul Lewis balances delicacy with power in understated RLPO Beethoven

Glyn Mon Hughes, 12th March

Understatement is key in Paul Lewis' interpretation of Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under Adam Hickox.

***11

Domingo Hindoyan's warm Bruckner 6 beguiles Liverpool

Peter Connors, 5th February

Schubert and Saint-Saëns provide an elegant first half before a change of tone and pace with Bruckner's Sixth Symphony.

****1

Sidorova mesmerises Liverpool with Tabakova’s Accordion Concerto

Glyn Mon Hughes, 22nd January

An unusual evening of orchestral virtuosity and an ear-opening adventure with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under Andris Poga.

****1

Lozakovich, Foster and the RLPO: glorious Bruch and Tchaikovsky

Peter Connors, 4th December

Daniel Lozakovich captivated the audience in Liverpool with his Bruch; Lawrence Foster conducted the RLPO in superb performances of less familiar Liszt and Tchaikovsky.

*****

Hindoyan and Hough bring a new dream team to Liverpool

Glyn Mon Hughes, 27th November

Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto comes alive as Stephen Hough joins Domingo Hindoyan and the RLPO in an explosive performance of this dramatic work.

*****

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Kevin W Ng

Kevin writes about music and culture, with a focus on opera. Originally trained as a violinist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century music. He is currently based in New York City.