French music concerts and events Events
Fri 9 Sep 2011
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Proms favourite Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts Berlioz’s rarely performed French version of Weber’s Romantic opera.
Proms favourite Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts Berlioz’s rarely performed French version of Weber’s Romantic opera.
Programme
- Der Freischütz(135 mins)(French version, 1841, with recitatives by Berlioz; concert performance)
Performers
- Andrew Kennedytenor (Max)
- Samuel Evansbaritone (Kilian)
- Matthew Brookbass-baritone (Kuno)
- Gidon Saksbass (Kaspar)
- Virginie Pochonsoprano (Ännchen)
- Sophie Karthäusersoprano (Agathe)
- Christian Pelissierspeaker (Samiel)
- Robert Daviesbaritone (Ottokar)
- Luc Bertin-Hugaultbass (Hermit)
- John Eliot Gardinerconductor
- Charmian Bedfordsoprano (Bridesmaids chorus)
- Katy Hillsoprano (Bridesmaids chorus)
- Lucy Pagesoprano (Bridesmaids chorus)
- Lucy Robertssoprano (Bridesmaids chorus)
- Vanessa Heinealto (Bridesmaids chorus)
- Chloe Morganalto (Bridesmaids chorus)
- Kate Symonds-Joyalto (Bridesmaids chorus)
Composers
Thu 8 Sep 2011
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The Proms welcome back the fabulous Philadelphia Orchestra after a five-year gap. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
The Proms welcome back the fabulous Philadelphia Orchestra after a five-year gap. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
Programme
- Finlandia(8 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(35 mins)
- interval
- Symphonic Dances(36 mins)
- La valse(12 mins)
Performers
- Janine Jansenviolin
- Charles Dutoitconductor
Wed 24 Aug 2011
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
A great youth orchestra and a distinguished and much-loved conductor return.
A great youth orchestra and a distinguished and much-loved conductor return.
Programme
- Symphony in Three Movements(20 mins)
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- interval
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor(42 mins)
Performers
- Susan Grahammezzo-soprano
- Sir Colin Davisconductor
Tue 23 Aug 2011
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
A welcome return for Leonidas Kavakos with one of Dutilleux’s most luminous scores and a brace of popular Prokofiev from his leading interpreter.
A welcome return for Leonidas Kavakos with one of Dutilleux’s most luminous scores and a brace of popular Prokofiev from his leading interpreter.
Programme
- Symphony No 1 in D major 'Classical' - 1. Allegro(15 mins)
- L'arbre des songes(25 mins)
- interval
- Slava’s Fanfare(4 mins)
- Symphony No. 5 in B flat major(43 mins)
Performers
- Leonidas Kavakosviolin
- Valery Gergievconductor
Composers
Mon 22 Aug 2011
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
A stellar recital from renowned soloists who are also dedicated chamber music specialists.
A stellar recital from renowned soloists who are also dedicated chamber music specialists.
Programme
- Flute Sonata(18 mins)
- Sonatine(9 mins)
- Flute Sonata(24 mins)
Performers
- Emmanuel Pahudflute
- Eric Le Sagepiano