London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski, Valery Afanassiev

Programme:
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.1
Interval
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No.4 (Romantic)

Bruckner's Fourth Symphony is paired with Beethoven's First Piano Concerto at this concert.

Once upon a time... The first notes of Bruckner's Fourth have got to be amongst the most magical beginnings in all music.

The air seems to shimmer, and a horn calls softly from the mists: no wonder he called this symphony the 'Romantic'. Bruckner imagined a story of knights, forests and distant castles, but he preferred to let the music speak for itself, and that's exactly what Vladimir Jurowski does in this performance.

It's a noble counterpart to Beethoven's brilliant First Piano Concerto, as the 20-something genius composer runs exuberantly off the leash in music that wears its classical credentials with irresistibly romantic flair.

Performers:
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vladimir Jurowski - conductor
Valery Afanassiev - piano