The event opens with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, which Mendelssohn wrote following a visit to Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa in the Hebrides, off the coast of Scotland. So great was the effect of that miracle of nature on Mendelssohn, that Wagner declared this overture “one of the most beautiful works of music”.
Following the overture, conductor, Professor Uwe Grodd, will invite pianist Matteo Napoli to join the orchestra to perform Chopin’s F Minor Piano Concerto. Written in 1829 when Chopin was only 19 years old, this most expressive romantic work was inspired by Chopin’s first love from his homeland, Poland. It is filled with an intense sense of longing and desire.
The concert’s second half features some of Richard Wagner’s most loved music.
The event opens with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, which Mendelssohn wrote following a visit to Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa in the Hebrides, off the coast of Scotland. So great was the effect of that miracle of nature on Mendelssohn, that Wagner declared this overture “one of the most beautiful works of music”.
Following the overture, conductor, Professor Uwe Grodd, will invite pianist Matteo Napoli to join the orchestra to perform Chopin’s F Minor Piano Concerto. Written in 1829 when Chopin was only 19 years old, this most expressive romantic work was inspired by Chopin’s first love from his homeland, Poland. It is filled with an intense sense of longing and desire.
The concert’s second half features some of Richard Wagner’s most loved music.
The concert is at 7.30pm on August 22 at the Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau. Door sales on the night.
Auckland University Emeritus Professor Heath Lees will present a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm.
The TIMES has four double passes for the Manukau Symphony Orchestra’s concert, 7.30om, August 22 to give away.
To enter, simply fill in the form below.
One entry per person/email address; Winner notified by email or phone (please provide day phone number on entering).
Winner must be able to collect from Times Newspapers - Level one, The Lane, Botany Town Centre.
Entries close August 19, 2015.
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