Prokofiev’s mind-blowing Second Symphony, plus early Beethoven and a charming opener from Schubert.
Gianandrea Noseda conductor
Pierre-Laurent Aimard piano
London Symphony Orchestra
Franz Schubert
Die Zauberharfe – Overture, ‘Rosamunde’ (10 mins)
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No 1 (35 mins)
Interval
Sergei Prokofiev
Symphony No 2 (38 mins)
Schubert’s Die Zauberharfe is from one of his few stage-works, and this is its cheerfully bustling overture. Alice Sara Ott brings her customary brilliance and fire to the Concerto, elegantly supported by the LSO.
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 1 is a tribute to the composer’s formidable skill at the keyboard. It has a lightness of touch alongside hints of the storminess Beethoven would become known for.
Prokofiev’s Second Symphony is a whirlwind. The first movement is forceful, with an edge-of-the-seat intensity. The second takes a gentle theme through a series of intricate variations
Alice Sara Ott has regretfully had to withdraw from the concert with the LSO and Gianandrea Noseda on Thursday 10 April, due to having tendonitis which requires her to rest. Alice is very much looking forward to returning to perform with the LSO next autumn. The LSO is grateful to Pierre-Laurent Aimard for agreeing to step in as soloist for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 1 at short notice.
Posted 3 April 10am. Ticket holders will be notified via email.
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