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1. Rachmaninov and The Russian Tradition
Friday 22 June 2007: 7.30pm
PRE-CONCERT TALK WITH STEPHEN HOUGH AT 6.45pm
Featuring three popular works from Rachmaninov’s Russian homeland and his Piano Concerto No2 – arguably the best loved classical piece of them all. Consistently voted Classic FM’s Hall of Fame No1, this most romantic of concertos was famously used in the film Brief Encounter.
Mussorgsky Night on a Bare Mountain
Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No2
2. Rachmaninov: the Italian Connection
Saturday 23 June 2007: 7.30pm
PRE-CONCERT TALK WITH STEPHEN HOUGH AT 6.45pm
Whilst Tchaikovsky was inspired by the vitality of Italian life and folk song when on holiday in Rome, Respighi portrayed the mighty ancient Romans in his tour de force tone poem. Arensky used a Tchaikovsky melody for his popular Variations and the ubiquitous theme by Italian musician Paganini was used perhaps most famously by Rachmaninov, in his incredible, virtuosic Rhapsody.
Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italien
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Arensky Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky
Respighi Pines of Rome
3. RACHMANINOV IN THE NEW WORLD
Sunday 24 June 2007: 3.00pm
PRE-CONCERT TALK WITH STEPHEN HOUGH AT 2.15pm
America was the hottest place to be for great 20th Century composers. The land of the free undoubtedly had a huge influence on Rachmaninov’s music and it was here that he composed, performed and recorded the last of his four great concertos – although it had begun life in Russia, twenty-four years previously. Round off a weekend’s indulgence in fine music with this relaxing Sunday matinee concert.
Copland Suite from Billy the Kid
Gershwin Catfish Row: Suite from Porgy and Bess
Rachmaninov Vocalise (for orchestra)
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No4
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