Violinist

In his Violin Concerto, Korngold reworked themes from several of his film scores. Lush and romantic; the music certainly brings to mind the swashbuckling films of the period. With its full-throated lyricism and unbridled virtuosity the main theme develops in freely rhapsodic fashion, embellished with pyrotechnic passagework that ascends into the stratosphere. Remaining incredibly fresh and abounding with memorable melodies, the Ninth Symphony describes Dvořák’s spiritual and emotional journey from his intense longing for his beloved Bohemia to the thrill of the “New World” and its varied peoples. Kara Karayev forged his own distinctive use of native Azerbaijani folk music. The ballet The Seven Beauties brims with an exotic array of appealing rhythms and melodies.

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New Worlds

Bristol Beacon

Grace Williams shows an early insight to the highly individual music she would compose in later years in tonight’s concert opener, her showcase for strings, the Elegy. From the dramatic Praeludium to its introspective Adagio, Nielsen’s Violin Concerto is a thrilling journey through harmony, gesture and mood, and we’re delighted to welcome the winner of the 2016 Nielsen Violin Competition, the Bulgarian virtuosi Liya Petrova as soloist.

Rachmaninov 2 with Martyn Brabbins

Wales Millennium Centre

Brangwyn Hall

The repertoire of the Sofia Philharmonic comprises works from classical to contemporary opuses, including premiere performances of numerous works by Bulgarian composers. The orchestra has garnered substantial recognition all over the world. It has performed with great success in major musical centers across Europe, Asia, and North America and has received great acclaim from the most demanding of audiences.

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

If you enjoy Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony (No. 9), you’re going to love the one that he wrote back home in the heart of Bohemia. Hymn tunes, birdsong and folk dances; village bands, summer sunsets and blazing triumph – they’re all here, in what might be the single happiest symphony by any great composer (and, definitely, one of the most tuneful).

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Korngold’s Violin Concerto

Cadogan Hall 

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Hull under the baton of conductor Eduardo Strausser for a musical journey across eras and emotions.

Dvorak’s Symphony No.8

Hull City Hall

If you enjoy Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony (No.9), you’re going to love his Eighth, which he wrote back home in the heart of Bohemia. Hymn tunes, birdsong and folk dances; village bands, summer sunsets and blazing triumph – they’re all here, in what might be the single happiest symphony by any great composer (and definitely one of the most tuneful). For guest conductor Eduardo Strausser, it’s a natural way to end a concert that positively glows with Central European sunshine. The award-winning violinist Liya Petrova steps into the limelight in Korngold’s soaring Violin Concerto – written in Hollywood by a composer with his heart in Vienna. And there’s a chance to discover a real neglected gem: the folk-inspired Suita Rustica by Vítězslava Kaprálová, who lit up Czech music between the wars.

Liya Petrova

Violinist

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 3, 2025

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Korngold’s Violin Concerto · Cadogan Hall

Apr 8, 2025

Dvorak’s Symphony No.8 · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 9, 2025

Korngold’s Violin Concerto · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

Jun 7, 2024

New Worlds · Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

8 - 9 Mar, 2024

Rachmaninov 2 with Martyn Brabbins · BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in Violin Concerto by Korngold

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin in Violin Concerto by Nielsen

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

violin in Violin Concerto in E Minor by Mendelssohn

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Violin in Violin Concerto by

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

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