London Philharmonic Orchestra
Sun, Mar 10, 2013 | 3:00 PM | Avery Fisher Hall
Vladimir Jurowski, conductor
Vadim Repin, violin
SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5
Pre-concert lecture by Scott Burnham at 1:45 in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse
This first evening with the splendid London Philharmonic Orchestra centers on what is deservedly one of the most beloved works in the repertoire—Beethoven’s transformative Fifth Symphony—paired with an elegant Shostakovich concerto that plays on the Beethoven work.
“Everything we've come to expect from the LPO and Jurowski: precise gestures, judiciously paced movement, and wonderfully balanced sound.”
—Guardian
In the evening, I attended a live jazz concert of the Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Birdland. Despite the fact that I was raised and grew up in New York, this was the first time I ever stepped into this cultural landmark.
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is the resident large format ensemble of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O'Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure. For more information about the orchestra and other ALJA initiatives, please visit us at www.afrolatinjazz.org
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