The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, guarantees a noble, passionate, and exquisitely refined sound. Led by Semyon Bychkov, the monumental programme opens with Adams’ Frenzy. This is followed by Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto, performed with the lyrical, soulful tone characteristic of global star Sheku Kanneh- Mason. The young cellist, sought after by leading orchestras worldwide, makes his instrument resonate with remarkable intimacy. The grand finale is Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, allowing the Concertgebouw Orchestra to fully display its unparalleled tonal colours. An evening of international perfection and pure symphonic allure.
Programme
- Adams Frenzy: a short symphony
- Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, opus 33
- Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestration Maurice Ravel)