Santtu conducts Stravinsky II: Petrushka
Santtu’s two-concert focus on Stravinsky and Prokofiev continues with the captivating ballet score Petrushka, and Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto.
The year after the success of The Firebird (featured in our 18 May concert), Diaghilev commissioned another ballet score from Stravinsky. The result was Petrushka, the tale of three puppets brought to life by the bewitching flute melody of the Magician. Petrushka loves the Ballerina, but she only has eyes for the dashing Moor…
Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé Suite is perhaps best known for its fourth movement, ‘Troika’, depicting a winter sleigh ride. Taken from his first film score, the suite is a beguiling blend of humour, romance, pathos and satire.
It paves the way for one of the great 20th century violin concertos. Esther Yoo brings her “superb self-possession [and]… deep and penetrating tone” (The Telegraph) to the solo part. The concerto balances lyricism and virtuosity with a darker edge – a hint of the turmoil and pain of the First World War and the impending Russian Revolution.
Supported by the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Celebrating 140 years of friendship between the UK and the Republic of Korea.
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Prices & Discounts
£15 – £70
Multi-buy offer available; under-18s and concessions discounts available; discounted tickets for students via Student Pulse (limited availability)
Running time:
1 hr 40 mins, including a 20 minute interval
Recommended age
From 7+
Programme notes
Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes available here.
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Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
Before the event
Insights Talk: demystifying classical music II
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