Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra at Maida Vale Studios for a wonderful programme of Czech, Hungarian and Russian music from the early 20th century.
Slovak Conductor Juraj Valčuha makes his debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and brings music by Dvořák and Prokofiev. Principal Conductor of the RAI National Symphony Orchestra from 2009-16, he is currently music director of the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples and Principal Guest Conductor of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. He will be reunited with acclaimed Ukrainian violinist Valeriy Sokolov for Bartók‘s Second Violin Concerto. Written under the threat of Fascism, it’s a passionate national statement, lively with folk rhythms.
Programme:
Antonin Dvořák Othello Overture
Béla Bartók Violin Concerto No.2
Sergei Prokofiev Symphony No.3
Performers:
Juraj Valčuha conductor
Valeriy Sokolov violin
BBC Symphony Orchestra
This concert will be recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Date: Friday 12 October
Venue: BBC Maida Vale Studios, London
Tickets validated from: 5.30pm
Doors open: 6.30pm
Concert starts: 7pm
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