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Busoni Piano Concerto in C
Respighi Pines of Rome
In this spectacular end-of-year celebration, the RBC Symphony Orchestra is joined by the acclaimed conductor Martyn Brabbins, an inspirational force in British music.
A work of epic proportions and bewildering difficulty, Busoni’s Piano Concerto has achieved almost mythical status, only dared attempted by the most assured of virtuosic performers. Who better then to uncover this neglected masterpiece than the 2019 winner of the prestigious Ferruccio Busoni Piano Competition – RBC pianist, Emanuil Ivanov.
There’s more dazzling orchestral colour and rich romanticism as Respighi creates an almost cinematic landscape in his Pines of Rome. Children play in in the evening sunlight, pine trees fringe the entrance to a catacomb, a nightingale sings from moonlit trees, and a marching Roman Army evokes past glories. This is music to showcase the whole orchestra and a fitting end to another year of superb performances by RBC musicians and actors.
Running time approx. two hours including interval
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham
7.30pm £15 (£12 Concessions)