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Classical Music

Sir Andras Schiff and the OAE, Royal Festival Hall

On 10 Nov 15, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

The legendary pianist conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, before taking to the piano stool himself

By CW Contributor on 30/9/2015

Sir Andras Schiff and the OAE, Royal Festival Hall
Sir Andras Schiff and the OAE, Royal Festival Hall
Sir Andras Schiff and the OAE, Royal Festival Hall Sir Andras Schiff and the OAE, Royal Festival Hall Joe Lloyd
Sir Andras Schiff (Goldberg Variations) should need little introduction. The Hungarian pianist, now resident in London, has long been regarded as one of the world’s finest. In recent years, he has been matching his talent at the keys with deftness behind the baton. Now, as part of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s 2015/16 season, he will demonstrate both skills at the Royal Festival Hall, in a concert devoted to two of the greatest romantic composers.
The prodigal Felix Mendelssohn dominates the first half, which opens with the evergreen The Hebrides, often known as Fingal’s Cave (1930). This standalone overture, inspired by the composer’s trip to Scotland’s isles, is one of the most enduring depictions of nature in the classical canon. After this stirring introduction, Schiff will conduct the OAE Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 (1942), often dubbed the Scottish. Commenced on the same trip as The Hebrides but completed much later, it is usually performed without movement breaks. Throughout, it alternates majestic evocations of rugged landscapes with the vivaciousness of folk dance, concluding with a resounding burst of joy. One of the nineteenth century’s greatest symphonies, it is likely to be a pleasure in the OAE’s hands.
For the second half, Schiff will move to the piano stool. Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto (1846) is as dramatic and stirring as any symphony. Opening with a fierce burst of energy, its first movement sees the piano dazzlingly transform the main theme. A delicate intermezzo then gives way to the magnificent climax, with shifting time signatures and a final burst of exhilaration. This is romantic music at its most enticing, sweeping through sublime melodies with endless invention. With Schiff at the helm, this looks to be one of the autumn’s highlights.

What Sir Andras Schiff and the OAE, Royal Festival Hall
Where Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX | MAP
Nearest tube Waterloo (underground)
When On 10 Nov 15, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Price £10-60
Website Click here to book via the Southbank Centre



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