Mark Elder, Roderick Williams

Mark Elder, Roderick Williams

at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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Rachmaninov, Mahler And Shostakovich

This concert opens with Rachmaninov’s Isle of the Dead, his great, mystical tone poem depicting Charon, the ferryman of Greek mythology.

The composition of Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder features tonight the renowned Roderick Williams, these gentle and intimate songs express sorrow, tenderness, wistfulness and finally, resignation to fate. Shostakovich likened the first movement of his fifteenth and last symphony to a ‘toy shop’.

Sir Mark Elder

Sir Mark Elder appearing at this event

Classical and choral conductor.

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Roderick Williams

Roderick Williams appearing at this event

Baritone Roderick Williams is one of the most popular song recitalists of his generation. He encompasses a wide repertoire, from baroque to…

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Rated Excellent

Mark Elder, Roderick Williams image © Keith Saunders

Bridgewater Hall

Lower Moseley Street
Manchester
M2 3WS

Disabled Booking:
0161 907 9000

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Mark Elder, Roderick Williams image © Keith Saunders

Bridgewater Hall

Lower Moseley Street
Manchester
M2 3WS

Disabled Booking:
0161 907 9000

See all events at Bridgewater Hall