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An all-Beethoven evening, opening with Beethoven's Overture from Egmont, a set of incidental pieces written to accompany the first Viennese production of Goethe's play. Beethoven's Sixth Symphony also has an extra-musical programme - originally titled 'Recollections of a country life', it celebrates the composer's love of the countryside. From a musical depiction of arriving in the countryside, it passes through a scene by a brook, a country dance, and a storm before arriving at a joyful shepherd's song in the finale. At the heart of the programme Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto, a work of symphonic proportions, promises to make an exciting London debut for the 18-year-old American pianist Kit Armstrong. Philharmonia Orchestra website.

Cast/Performers

Kit Armstrong (piano)

Creatives/Company

Conductor: Christoph von Dohnanyi