Bedford: Beethoven and Mozart with Steven Osborne
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Artists
Rory Macdonald – conductor
Steven Osborne – piano
Programme
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 27, K. 595
— Interval —
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, 'Eroica'
Beethoven’s mighty ‘Eroica’ Symphony opens our 30th season in Bedford.
Revolutionary, legendary, electrifying: these are all words that have been used to describe Beethoven’s Third Symphony. And it’s not difficult to see why. Marking a turning point in Beethoven’s career, and heralding the Romantic period, this is a musical triumph that was voted the greatest symphony of all time in 2016.
Steven Osborne joins us as soloist in Mozart’s final piano concerto. First performed just months before the composer’s death, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27 appears filled with optimism – sparkling piano melodies complement heroic horns and delicate woodwind. But subtle moments of darkness also weave their way into the piece, creating the irresistible energy that makes this concerto so well-loved across the world.
Opening the concert is Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, an ode to Scotland and the birthplace of tonight’s conductor and soloist.
Need to know
Prices & Discounts
£15 – £45
Multi-buy offer available; under-18s, full-time students and concession discounts available
Running time
1 hr 55 mins, including an interval
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes will be available a week before the concert.
Box office
Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
Venue
