28 Oct 2016, Barbican, London
91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 2016-17 season Beloved Friend: Tchaikovsky Project
Beloved Friend: Tchaikovsky Project
Semyon Bychkov concludes his exploration of Tchaikovsky’s music with the composer’s great Pathétique symphony preceded by Rachmaninov’s colourful choral symphony The Bells.
Semyon Bychkov concludes his exploration of Tchaikovsky’s music with the composer’s great Pathétique symphony preceded by Rachmaninov’s colourful choral symphony The Bells.
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About this event
The 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus and superb soloists perform Rachmaninov’s The Bells, a colourful choral symphony after Edgar Allen Poe. Tchaikovsky was a major influence on the young Rachmaninov and his great Pathétique symphony, a work Semyon Bychkov conducts with fervent intensity, closes the concert.
Additional events
Singers at Six: Come along before the concert to hear the 91Èȱ¬ Singers perform an abridged version of Rachmaninov's Vespers at St Giles' Cripplegate.
Journey Through Music: Bring your family along to this fun interactive workshop and receive concert tickets for just £5 (plus booking fee).
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