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Classical Music

Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall

On 14 Jan 16, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
On 16 Jan 16, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
On 17 Jan 16, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

The legendary Daniel Barenboim joins Gustavo Dudamel during his revolutionary ensemble's three night residency

By CW Contributor on 28/1/2015

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Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall
Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall
Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall Joe Lloyd
The Orquestra Sinfónia Simón Bolívar should need little by way of introduction. Founded in 1975 as part of Venezulea’s publically funded music education programme El Sistema, it has been lauded both for its social agenda and its musical quality. In the hands of Gustavo Dudamel, who became music director at the mere age of 18, they have blossomed into a fine adult ensemble indeed. Continuing their relationship with the Southbank Centre, the orchestra returns to the Royal Festival Hall for a trio of concerts in January 2016, capped by an appearance from a very special guest.
For their first appearance, on Thursday 14th, they will devote their energies to two of Igor Stravinsky’s most celebrated early pieces. First up is Petruskha (1910-1; revised 1947), which matches the composer’s expressionist rhythms with pirouettes of orchestral colour. After an interval, the tone will take a more foreboding turn with The Rite of Spring (1914), with its stabbing horns and cubistic structure.
On Saturday 16th, the orchestra will move ahead to one of the post-war era’s most titanic works, Olivier Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie (1946-8). From its fearsome introduction, with its broken atonal blasts, we move through passionate love songs, frenzied dances and unspeakably gentle themes to an ecstatic finale. Loosely based on the Tristan and Isolde story, this has come to be seen as one of the definite symphonies of the twentieth century.
Finally, on Sunday 17th, Dudamel is joined by a presence even more charismatic than himself – Daniel Barenboim. The great musician and conductor, who has served as Dudamel’s mentor, will take to the keys to play Brahms’ two Piano Concertos. Opinion is divided on which of these two masterworks reigns supreme. The first (1858), with its sheer grandeur, burns with a youthful genius; the second (1978-81), all understated grace, is a piece of remarkable complexity. In the hands of Barenboim and Dudamel, they are both likely to be revelatory. If you book only one of these three concerts, choose this. 

What Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall
Where Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX | MAP
Nearest tube Waterloo (underground)
When On 14 Jan 16, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
On 16 Jan 16, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
On 17 Jan 16, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Price £15-90
Website Click here to book via the Southbank Centre



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    THE GUARDIAN

    “Once again, the decibel count was immense and the playing immaculate. … The orchestral textures were strikingly lucid rather than heavy. There was a standing ovation when it was over.”

    Tim Ashley

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    “But though there may be fleeter-fingered pianists, it’s hard to think of any that have Barenboim’s special way of making even the smallest piece seem fraught with consequence.”

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