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麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra
29 Apr 2016, The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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麻豆社 Philharmonic 2015-16 Season Shostakovich鈥檚 Fifth Symphony

麻豆社 Philharmonic
Shostakovich鈥檚 Fifth Symphony
19:30 Fri 29 Apr 2016 Main Auditorium
John Storg氓rds conducts Shostakovich, Bernstein and Britten.
John Storg氓rds conducts Shostakovich, Bernstein and Britten.

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Shostakovich called his Fifth Symphony 鈥渁 Soviet artist鈥檚 response to just criticism鈥 鈥 but then, he didn鈥檛 have much of a choice. And every note screams out a different, much darker story.

From its tempestuous opening to its final, blazing chords, this is music that demands to be heard: angry, heartfelt, and utterly compelling. John Storg氓rds knows exactly how to play the long game; expect a roof-raising finish to a concert that begins with Leonard Bernstein鈥檚 practically-perfect little zinger of a comedy overture, and features a rare chance to hear the sparkling, supercharged piano concerto by Benjamin Britten; Bernstein and Shostakovich鈥檚 mutual friend.

It鈥檚 like a blast of spring air 鈥 and as soloist, Lancashire鈥檚 own Kathryn Stott will throw the windows wide open.

Journey Through Music, 6.30pm: An introduction to tonight's concert especially for families. Further details can be found at bbc.co.uk/philharmonic.