Rachmaninov’s ‘Paganini’ Variations
A nostalgic classical night.
A powerful evening of Russian orchestral works featuring Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, known as ‘The Year 1905’. This symphonic homage to the First Russian Revolution captures the violence of Bloody Sunday and the subsequent national grief. Kirill Gerstein joins the orchestra for Rachmaninov’s virtuosic Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, while the program opens with Oliver Knussen’s gilded fanfare Flourish with Fireworks, a tribute to Stravinsky.
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Who is performing at this BBC Proms concert?+
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is led by guest soloist Kirill Gerstein.
What is on the program for this performance?+
The concert features Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, and Oliver Knussen’s Flourish with Fireworks.
How do I get tickets for the BBC Proms?+
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