Rimsky-Korsakov’s Sheherazade is one of his most popular works. Based upon episodes from The Arabian Nights the composer conceived ‘an orchestral suite in four movements, closely knit by the community of its themes and motives, yet representing a kaleidoscope of fairy-tale images and designs of Oriental character.’ The work is full of wonderful melodies, dazzlingly virtuosic and colourfully orchestrated that bring alive the glowing colours of these fantastical tales. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 also contains an abundance of beautiful melodies; it is one of his sunniest and most lyrical works for the instrument.
Next concerts at Royal Festival Hall
Valcuha conducts Beethoven and Dvořák
Apr 11 2010, 15:00 - Royal Festival Hall
Juraj Valcuha conducts a programme of Beethoven and Dvořák
Music of Today: Richard Baker
Apr 15 2010, 18:00 - Royal Festival Hall
Find out more about the repertoire in this evening's portrait of Richard Baker.







