Russian Shakespeare When Tchaikovsky Meets Moser
Splendour of Russia
Programme
TCHAIKOVSKYHamlet OvertureListen
TCHAIKOVSKYRococo VariationsListen
PROKOFIEVRomeo and Juliet SuiteListen
According to Gramophone magazine he is “one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists”, the Chicago Tribune describes him as “greatly gifted”, while the Los Angeles Times simply labels him “remarkable”. Johannes Moser has certainly made waves with playing which ranges from the elegant and graceful to the head-banging energy of a rock star. We get to hear him with the piece which earned him a Special Prize at the 2002 Tchaikovsky Competition and effectively launched his stellar career.
Framing Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous “Rococo” Variations for cello and orchestra are two Russian works inspired by the English playwright, William Shakespeare. Tchaikovsky’s overture inspired by Hamlet is as dramatic and stirring as the play itself, while Russian conductor Alexander Vedernikov has drawn up his own suite from Prokofiev’s great score to follow the drama, the passion and the pathos of those eternal lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
Framing Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous “Rococo” Variations for cello and orchestra are two Russian works inspired by the English playwright, William Shakespeare. Tchaikovsky’s overture inspired by Hamlet is as dramatic and stirring as the play itself, while Russian conductor Alexander Vedernikov has drawn up his own suite from Prokofiev’s great score to follow the drama, the passion and the pathos of those eternal lovers, Romeo and Juliet.
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| Time: | 15/6 Fri 7:15pm - 7:45pm (English) 16/6 Sat 7:15pm - 7:45pm (Cantonese) | |
| Venue: | HK Cultural Centre Auditoria Building 4/F Foyer | |
| Speaker: | Fri (English) Jenny Lee Programme Host RTHK Radio 4 | Sat (Cantonese) Jenny Lee Programme Host RTHK Radio 4 |
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Except with permission from the management, record, filming and photography are not allowed.
If the music contains more than one movement, kindly reserve your applause until the end of the entire work.