An Alpine Symphony
Repertoire
- Tania León Time to Time* (UK premiere) (15’)
Performers
- Edward Gardner conductor
- Alexandra Dovgan piano
Waterfalls, glaciers, an ear-splitting storm – spectacular isn’t the word for Strauss’s Alpine Symphony.
No composer tells a story quite like Richard Strauss – or paints a picture in more fabulous sounds. So when he set out to depict the majesty of the Bavarian Alps, the results are … well, hear for yourself as Edward Gardner and a specially-enlarged LPO conquer the summit of Strauss’s mighty Alpine Symphony. Waterfalls, glaciers, an ear-splitting storm – spectacular isn’t the word. But first, enjoy the fresh Nordic melodies of Grieg’s famous Piano Concerto, played by a true rising star, and experience musical history in the making with a brand new work by LPO Composer-in-Residence Tania León.
Fri 21 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
London, Royal Festival Hall
Tickets £7 - £70
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*Commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra.
...a pianist with a talent way beyond her years.
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