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RPO x Vasily Petrenko: Mahler x Korngold

London, Royal Albert Hall — Main Hall

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About the Event

Immerse yourself in an evening of musical mastery at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. This remarkable event brings together the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the legendary Maestro Vasily Petrenko, promising a night that blends the lush romanticism of Korngold with the profound emotional depths of Mahler. The evening begins with Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Violin Concerto, a piece that challenges and captivates with its rich melodies and vibrant orchestration. As the notes of Korngold’s concerto fade, prepare to be taken on an emotional journey through Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5. Mahler’s symphony, known for its sweeping scope and heart‐rending Adagietto, will be brought to life with an intensity and precision only the RPO and Petrenko can deliver. The combination of Mahler’s complex symphonic structures and Korngold’s cinematic lyricism at 'RPO x Vasily Petrenko: Mahler x Korngold' creates an event not to be missed. This unforgettable evening in the heart of London at the Royal Albert Hall is an absolute must for any classical music aficionado.

Program

  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold – Violin Concerto
  • Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 5
Program is subject to change

Artists

Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra



Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most prodigious orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) enjoys an international reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first‐class performances and the highest possible standards of music‐making across a diverse range of musical repertoire. This was the vision of the Orchestra’s flamboyant founder Sir Thomas Beecham, whose legacy is maintained today as the Orchestra continues to thrive.

Conductor: Vasily Petrenko



Born in St Petersburg in 1976, Vasily Petrenko is recognised as one of the exceptional musicians of his generation. Petrenko was still in his teens when he became resident conductor at St Petersburg Opera and Ballet Theatre, and has gone on to work with some of the world’s finest orchestras, earning international acclaim – and top prizes – for his inspirational performances.

His Liverpool debut with the Phil in November 2004, and subsequent appearances in October and December 2005, created huge excitement: “…memorable for the sheer electricity emanating from the podium. Instantly there was a sense of dialogue between conductor and musicians, between one orchestral family and another, between one phrase and the next, to release natural‐seeming eloquence from his players.”  The Daily Telegraph

Soloist, Violin: Ray Chen

Violin

Address

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, United Kingdom — Google Maps

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