The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with acclaimed pianist Boris Giltburg for an evening of soaring melodies and musical drama at G Live.
‘Titanic’ was how one critic described the playing of Boris Giltburg, and they didn’t stop there: ‘Giltburg had enormous reserves of firepower – and of musing poetry, too – to open up whole worlds of feeling and imagination.’ Now imagine him bringing all his wizardry to one of the best-loved showpieces of all time – Grieg’s evergreen (and gloriously tuneful) Piano Concerto. With an extra touch of magic from the charismatic conductor Kevin John Edusei, it’s the big heart of a concert that begins with a 24-year-old Dvořák’s In Natures Realm, the first in his epic trilogy of overtures Nature, Life and Love that celebrate his majestic homeland. We end beneath the Northern Lights of Finland, as Sibelius’ mighty Second Symphony grows from tranquil beginnings to a soaring hymn of triumph.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor - Kevin John Edusei
Soloist - Boris Giltburg, piano
Dvořák - In Nature’s Realm
Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor
Sibelius - Symphony No. 2
This season we are proud to introduce The Cheryl King Trust as our charity partner.
Please note: For the enjoyment of all those attending, and in respect of those performing, please note that latecomers will not be admitted until the end of a work. Similarly, should you need to leave the auditorium during the concert, re-admittance will also be at the end of the work. For clarity, latecomers and re-admittance is not permitted between movements.
