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Join CSD Brass (Cambridge & Surrounding District) for their Spring Concert in a programme of original works for brass band, in the perfect setting of St Luke's Church

TCHAIKOVSKY PIANO CONCERTO NO.1 | Cambridge University Orchestra

Sat 18 November 2023

West Road Concert Hall

HECTOR BERLIOZ Le Carnaval Romain (overture), Op.9
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No.1, Op.23
FRANCIS POULENC Sinfonietta, FP 141

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
JAC VAN STEEN conductor
AKIHITO OKUDA piano

Acclaimed conductor Jac van Steen returns to conduct the Cambridge University Orchestra in a dynamic programme.

Kicking off the performance is Le Carnaval Romain, an effervescent overture inspired by Berlioz's own operatic misadventure, Benvenuto Cellini. A jubilant burst of orchestral colours, the overture commences with a spirited 14th-century Italian dance rhythm that swirls into a climax of euphoria.

Akihito Okuda, the winner of the 2019-20 Concerto Competition, takes to the stage to perform Tchaikovsky's magisterial first Piano Concerto. The piece is a gem revered by both classical aficionados and pop culture audiences alike. The concerto begins with arresting chords, unfolding into a lively dialogue between piano and orchestra. While hailed as a tour de force of the piano repertoire, its melodies remain delightfully hummable.

Poulenc's Sinfonietta is a tapestry of dance rhythms interwoven with the composer's signature wit and charm. This orchestral gem promises an invigorating blend of movement and musical brilliance.

Cost: £25, £18, £12 | Concessions: £22.50, £16, £10 | Cambridge University students: £5

Enquiries and booking

Please note that booking is required for this event.

Enquiries: Saffron Hall Box Office Website Telephone: 01799 588 545

Timing

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Sat 18 November 2023 7:30PM

Venue

Address: West Road Concert Hall
11 West Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 9DP
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Email: westroad@mus.cam.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1223 335184
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