Philharmonia Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Philharmonia Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Pierre-Laurent Aimard

at Usher Hall, Edinburgh
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A programme of

Bartók Piano Concerto No 2
Stravinsky Petrushka (1947)
Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini

Celebrating 30 years of revelatory performances, the Philharmonia Orchestra and its powerful Principal Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen have one of the most celebrated and fruitful relationships in the classical world. For the first of their two Festival concerts, Salonen brings a brightly coloured programme of music he has long loved and admired.

Piano sensation Lang Lang tackles the earthy folk tunes and sparkling hues of Bartók’s vibrant Second Piano Concerto. Salonen considers Stravinsky’s brilliant ballet score Petrushka, with its unforgettable melodies and dancing rhythms, to be one of the composer’s most accomplished works, and he ends the concert with the high emotion of Tchaikovsky’s passionate Francesca da Rimini.

Philharmonia Orchestra

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One of the top orchestras in the UK. Since its formation in 1945 it has made thousands of recordings, as well as giving over 100 concerts per year.

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Esa-Pekka Salonen

Esa-Pekka Salonen appearing at this event

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Pierre-Laurent Aimard appearing at this event

Award-winning French pianist with a deep commitment to contemporary music, but who is equally at home performing works by composers as diverse as…

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Usher Hall

Lothian Road
Edinburgh
EH1 2EA

Disabled Booking:
0131 228 1155

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Usher Hall

Lothian Road
Edinburgh
EH1 2EA

Disabled Booking:
0131 228 1155

See all events at Usher Hall