Paul Banks, Head of the Centre for Performance History and Professor of Historical Musicology at the Royal College of Music, discovers fascinating connections between Mahler’s symphonic writing and his programme-planning as Music Director of the Vienna and New York Philharmonic Orchestras.
Described as “The Queen of Harps”, Catrin Finch has delighted audiences with her performances in the UK and worldwide, being a true international ambassador for Wales and its national instrument.
Internationally recognised as one of Russia’s most prestigious and versatile orchestras, the Tchaikovsky Orchestra of Moscow Radio will perform, Ole Olsen - The Wild Hunt of Thor, Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor, Shostakovich - Symphony No.5 in D minor.
Conductor - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Piano - Nikolai Lugansky. Sibelius - Suite: Pelléas & Mélisande, Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor, Rachmaninov - Symphony No.2 in E minor.