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Stravinsky's Firebird

Nicolas Altstaedt joins the Philharmonia for the UK premiere of Erkki-Sven T眉眉r's Second Cello Concerto, framed by two of Stravinsky's thrilling ballet scores.

Nicolas Altstaedt joins the Philharmonia for the UK premiere of Erkki-Sven T眉眉r's Second Cello Concerto, framed by two of Stravinsky's thrilling ballet scores.

Presented live from the Royal Festival Hall by Ian Skelly.

Stravinsky: Petrushka

Interval

Erkki-Sven T眉眉r: Cello Concerto No 2 鈥楲abyrinths of Life鈥 (UK premiere)
Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite (1919)

Nicolas Altstaedt (cello)
Philharmonia
Paavo J盲rvi (conductor)

鈥淢usic has to have everything 鈥 overwhelming power, illuminating light, endless gentleness and the deepest darkness鈥 everything that makes us human鈥 says Estonian composer Erkki-Sven T眉眉r. And all these things combine to potent effect in his Cello Concerto No. 2. Inspired by a poem by Federico Garc铆a Lorca, it was written for tonight鈥檚 soloist Nicolas Altstaedt.

To listen on most smart speakers just say 鈥渁sk 大象传媒 Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert."

Release date:

1 hour, 59 minutes

On radio

Thu 27 Feb 2025 19:30

Broadcast

  • Thu 27 Feb 2025 19:30