Arabella Steinbacher at Bedford Corn Exchange
Fri 14 Mar 2008, 7:30pm
Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford
Alexander Lazarev conductor
Arabella Steinbacher violin
| Rossini | Overture, L'Italiana in Algeri |
|---|---|
| Mendelssohn | Violin Concerto |
| Rachmaninov | Symphony No. 2 |
Rachmaninov’s glorious Second Symphony was written shortly after the composer had escaped the 1905 Russian uprisings, and had settled in the calmer surroundings of Dresden. This historical context helps the listener to empathise with the sombre harmonies, deeply melancholic outpourings and spectacular Russian fire within. In contrast, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is sunny and light-hearted, and was famously described by the celebrated violinist Joseph Joachim as ‘the heart's jewel’. On this occasion it is performed by the talented young German Arabella Steinbacher.
Click here to read Alexander Lazarev's biography.
Click here to read Arabella Steinbacher's biography.
Gala concert in support of Road Victims Trust
Listen to extracts from the Philharmonia Orchestra's recording of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, or buy the whole recording from our online shop.
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