Kabalevsky, Khachaturian, Shostakovich & Ravel

The final concert this season is a full programme of works both familiar and some perhaps less so.  It is 150 years ago this year when Maurice Ravel was born; he became a serious influence on the French music scene. His output wasn’t huge when compared to others, but it is all superbly crafted with emphasis on melody.  We present three of his more well-known works for you this evening.

Our contribution to Shostakovich’s celebration year is the beautiful second piano concerto, which he wrote for his very gifted pianist son Maxim. It is arguably one of the best piano concertos of its time with its lyrical writing - and we have engaged a young, up and coming soloist play it for us; Yuanfan is an amazing pianist with a wonderful sense of style and outgoing virtuosity.

This will be an unmissable concert!

• Kabalevsky - Overture Colas Breugnon
• Khachaturian - Adagio from Spartacus
• ‍Khachaturian - Waltz from Masquerade
• Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No.2 in F
• Ravel - Pavane pour une infante défunte
• Ravel - Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2
• Ravel - Bolero‍

Piano: Yuanfan Yang

Conductor: Simon Wright

Leader: Fiona Love