Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Heartfelt and human
The iconic blast of the horns at the beginning of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is the first of many power-packed moments in this program of dramatic contrasts.
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Here, Tchaikovsky’s riveting opening is followed by a tender, elegiac slow movement; the lively string-playing in the sparkling third movement is followed by a triumphant finale.
This symphony was a turning point for Tchaikovsky’s writing, combining Western musical styles with Russian fables and storytelling. This is the high point of Russian Romanticism, with the breadth of human experience in glorious evidence. Conductor Pietari Inkinen draws out all the passion and colour of this immortal work.
For Prokofiev’s Sinfonia Concertante, the Sydney Symphony welcomes the return of soloist Alban Gerhardt. A superstar cellist at the peak of his powers, Gerhardt extracts every moment of expressive richness from this piece, revelling in its phenomenal range that moves from resonant bass notes to melodies that soar high above the orchestra. Not just a brilliant virtuoso, Gerhardt is unbelievably charismatic, making deep and intimate connections with audiences everywhere he goes. You’ll understand why he is regarded as one of the world’s musical greats.
Program
LIZA LIM Salutation to the Shells
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PROKOFIEV Sinfonia Concertante
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4
Artists
PIETARI INKINEN conductor
ALBAN GERHARDT cello
Please note
These performances were originally advertised as being conducted by Simone Young, who will now be appearing at the 2024 Bayreuth Festival. We are grateful to Pietari Inkinen, Chief Conductor of the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, for making a very welcome return to Sydney to lead these performances.
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