| Thursday 27 April 2023 | 19:30 |
| Thorvaldsdottir, Anna (b. 1977) | Metacosmos | |
| Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, Op.37 | |
| Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) | Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 |
| Iceland Symphony Orchestra | |
| Eva Ollikainen | Conductor |
Stephen Hough’s recorded Beethoven cycle received universal acclaim after its 2020 release, so his return to St David’s Hall for the composer’s Third Piano Concerto is hotly anticipated. Tchaikovsky’s barnstorming symphony traverses a personal journey from darkness to light, despair to triumph, and its recurring ‘Fate’ motif winds its way through each movement before appearing in the guise of a march in the blazing finale. The unique musical landscape of Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir launches this concert.
Pre-concert talk (Free) | 6:30pm
Dr Jonathan James
One hour before each of our concerts we have a 30-minute insight into the music and the context to the performance. These popular events are accessible and informative and a great way to get more from your concert experience.
The talks are free to attend, but spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
