Alexander Vedernikov conducts Shostakovich鈥檚 emotionally-charged epic Fourth Symphony

13 Feb 2019, Barbican, London

19:30 Wed 13 Feb 2019 Next Event

大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2018-19 Season Alexander Vedernikov conducts Shostakovich鈥檚 emotionally-charged epic Fourth Symphony

19:30 Wed 13 Feb 2019 Barbican, London

Shostakovich鈥檚 emotionally-charged epic Fourth Symphony is the centrepiece of a concert that also includes a new concerto for 大象传媒SO Principal Trombonist Helen Vollam.

Programme

- - Peteris Vasks
  - Cantabilefor Strings
- - Gavin Higgins
  - Trombone Concerto 'Book of Miracles'World premiere, 大象传媒 commission
- - Dmitry Shostakovich
  - Symphony No. 4 in C minor

Performers

Helen Vollam
trombone
trombone
Alexander Vedernikov
conductor
conductor
大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra

Composers

About This Event

The 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra principals step into the spotlight this season in a series of solo concerto performances. Launching these is a new Trombone Concerto from young British composer Gavin Higgins, whose bold, punchy textures generate music of thrilling intensity.

Former Bolshoi music director Alexander Vedernikov brings a taste of Russia to the evening in Shostakovich鈥檚 sprawling Fourth Symphony, with its spacious orchestral grandeur, while Vasks鈥檚 coolly lovely Cantabile For Strings is the contrasting opener.