London Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff & Shostakovich listing on Broadway Baby

The orchestra is joined by its Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda for a cinematic programme overflowing with luscious melodies and stirring revolutionary tunes.

The world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra brings both power and passion to this programme, led by its Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

Rachmaninoffs intoxicating Second Piano Concerto marked his triumphant return to composing following a four-year recovery from the disastrous premiere of his First Symphony. The concerto is gloriously romantic, with its heart-soaring melodies that have featured in film scores from Brief Encounter to Bridget Joness Diary. Its brought to life in the hands of Mikhail Pletnev, one of the greatest pianists of his generation.

Shostakovichs Eleventh Symphony drew on stories shared around his family table, particularly those of his father who survived St Petersburgs Bloody Sunday massacre. The cinematic work features stirring revolutionary songs, painting a vivid musical portrait of blood-soaked battle.

The London Symphony Orchestra Residency is supported by Dunard Fund

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London Symphony Orchestra

Gianandrea Noseda Conductor

Mikhail Pletnev Piano

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 2

Shostakovich Symphony No 11

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