Czech National Symphony Orchestra, Mark Bebbington

Heiko Mathias Forster - Conductor
Mark Bebbington - Piano

Programme:

Glass
Adagio from 3rd Symphony

Grieg
Piano Concerto in A minor Op.16

Beethoven
Symphony No.5 in C minor Op.67

Celebrating its 23rd birthday in 2016, the CNSO has gained a position among both Czech and Europe's top symphonic ensembles, and is always a popular choice with Reading audiences. Renowned for its versatility, the orchestra present annually a broad programme ranging from classical music concerts and contemporary genre, film scores, jazz and musicals.

Joining the orchestra for Grieg's hugely popular Piano Concerto in A minor, is British Pianist, Mark Bebbington. Mark's performances and recordings have singled him as a pianist of the rarest refinement and maturity.

Mark studied at the Royal College of Music where he was a recipient of numerouw awards and prizes, including a Leverhulme Scholarship, a Winston Churchill Fellowship and the Ivan Sutton Recording Prize - the latter awarded to the one outstanding graduate of the combined London Music Conservatoires.