Open Rehearsal in Bedford: Santtu and Víkingur Ólafsson
Santtu-Matias Rouvali – conductorArtists
Víkingur Ólafsson – piano
Programme
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor'
— Interval —
Ortiz Si el oxígeno fuera verde
Sibelius Symphony No.5
Our Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali returns to Bedford, joined by phenomenal pianist Víkingur Ólafsson, the Philharmonia’s Featured Artist this season.
Beethoven didn’t think up the ‘Emperor’ title to his Piano Concerto No. 5 himself, but it’s easy to understand what may have inspired it when you hear the majestic sweep of the opening movement. Then comes a beautiful, graceful central Adagio, leading into a brilliant finale.
After hearing a new piece by Gabriela Ortiz, the Philharmonia’s Featured Composer this season, we close the concert with Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5. Arguably the composer’s most popular symphony, it’s a 30-minute masterclass in orchestral writing. Transport yourself to a serene Finnish landscape and prepare yourself for the goosebumps moment in the final movement: Sibelius’s famous depiction of swans in flight, evoked by glorious horn writing.
All you need to know
Price
£7
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Running time
Approximately 2.5 hrs (subject to change)
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Digital programme notes available closer to the rehearsal.
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About
Open rehearsals are not performances. Playing may be paused at various intervals in order for the conductor, soloist and orchestra to agree on specific styles and dynamics.
Open rehearsals will take place in the auditorium where the concert is due to be performed, unless otherwise specified. Times and repertoire being rehearsed will be confirmed prior to the rehearsal date, as these schedules are subject to change.
Please note that open rehearsals are working processes for the conductor and the Orchestra, we cannot guarantee that pieces will be played in their entirety. Timings are subject to change and every endeavour will be made to let ticket holders know in advance about any such changes. Please check our website for up-to-date information.
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