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Beethoven's Egmont
‘Friends, protect what’s important to you and follow my example: die joyfully in battle to save those who are dearest to you.’ Count Egmont, champion of freedom, has been betrayed – and now he faces certain death. When Beethoven discovered Goethe’s play, he set it to some ofthe most inspired music he ever wrote.
The BBC Philharmonic presents a rare complete performance of Beethoven’s score for Egmont: music of visionary power and tragic grandeur, narrated tonight by actor Malcolm Raeburn. Juanjo Mena completes the programme with the storm and stress’ of Haydn’s little volcano of a symphony; and pianist Javier Perianes brings out both the brightness and shade of Mozart’s most tender piano concerto.
BBC Philharmonic
The BBC Philharmonic is based at MediaCityUK in Salford and performs an annual season of concerts at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, as well as regular…
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Bridgewater Hall
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BBC Philharmonic Orchestra image © BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Bridgewater Hall
- Disabled Booking:
- 0161 907 9000
See all events at Bridgewater Hall