Prom 48: Rachmaninov, Prokofiev & Silvestri

24 Aug 2019, Royal Albert Hall

19:30 Sat 24 Aug 2019 Next Event

Proms 2019 Prom 48: Rachmaninov, Prokofiev & Silvestri

19:30 Sat 24 Aug 2019 Royal Albert Hall

Tracing a thrilling journey from doubt to triumph, Rachmaninov鈥檚 Symphony No. 2 sits at the centre of this concert from Cristian M膬celaru and the 大象传媒 SO. It is matched for drama by Prokofiev鈥檚 Piano Concerto No. 2, performed here by Seong-Jin Cho.

Programme

- - Constantin Silvestri
  - Three Pieces for strings(11 mins)
- - Sergey Prokofiev
  - Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor(32 mins)
- - interval
- - Sergey Rachmaninov
  - Symphony No. 2 in E minor(56 mins)

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Composers

About This Event

Rachmaninov鈥檚 mighty Symphony No. 2 sits at the centre of this concert given by Cristian M膬celaru and the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra.

From a brooding opening it moves through a lovely slow movement to an ecstatic close 鈥� one of the most triumphant in the repertoire.

There鈥檚 more drama and still greater virtuosity in Prokofiev鈥檚 demanding Piano Concerto No. 2, performed here by 2015 Chopin International Piano Competition winner Seong-Jin Cho.

The concert opens with the folk-inspired Three Pieces for strings by the Romanian composer-conductor Constantin Silvestri, who defected to the West in 1956 and died in London 50 years ago.

Approx. end time: 21:55

Image: Seong Jin Cho 漏 Harald Hoffmann/DG