MacMillan & Shostakovich
Music
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Programme
James MacMillan
Larghetto for Orchestra (2017) (Asian première)
Shostakovich
Piano Concerto No 1 in C minor, Op 35
Piano Concerto No 2 in F, Op 102
James MacMillan
The Confession of Isobel Gowdie (1990) (Hong Kong première)
James MacMillan (Conductor/Composer)
“James MacMillan is the greatest living British composer.” The Telegraph
“Beguiling, intriguing, poignant, hilarious, electrifyingly exciting, challenging and comprehensively revelatory music!” The Herald
“As both conductor and composer, MacMillan presented a stunning evening of intense, powerful music that left his audience silent, breathless, transfixed.” The Globe and Mail
“MacMillan conducted his own music that was ceaselessly inventive, evocative and penetrating—His estimable mastery of orchestral timbre and effect was evident throughout.” The New York Times
Sir James MacMillan is one of today’s most successful composers, also internationally active as a conductor. His musical language is flooded with influences from his Scottish heritage, Catholic faith, social conscience and close connection with Celtic folk music, blended with influences from Far Eastern Scandinavian and Eastern European music. He first attracted international attention with the acclaimed BBC Proms première of The Confession of Isobel Gowdie, and his percussion concerto Veni, Veni Emmanuel has received over 500 performances worldwide. His interpreters include Evelyn Glennie, Colin Currie, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Vadim Repin, Leonard Slatkin, Andrew Davis, Marin Alsop, London Symphony Orchestra, New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and The Sixteen.
Ben Kim (Piano)
“A downright euphoric interpretation, full of vitality.” Süddeutsche Zeitung
“Sparks were flying from the keyboard. Substantially gifted.” The Baltimore Sun
Winner, ARD International Music Competition 2006
Has collaborated with many leading orchestras and conductors including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, Christoph Eschenbach, Andrew Litton and Christoph Poppen
Programme
James MacMillan
Larghetto for Orchestra (2017) (Asian première)
Shostakovich
Piano Concerto No 1 in C minor, Op 35
Piano Concerto No 2 in F, Op 102
James MacMillan
The Confession of Isobel Gowdie (1990) (Hong Kong première)
James MacMillan (Conductor/Composer)
“James MacMillan is the greatest living British composer.” The Telegraph
“Beguiling, intriguing, poignant, hilarious, electrifyingly exciting, challenging and comprehensively revelatory music!” The Herald
“As both conductor and composer, MacMillan presented a stunning evening of intense, powerful music that left his audience silent, breathless, transfixed.” The Globe and Mail
“MacMillan conducted his own music that was ceaselessly inventive, evocative and penetrating—His estimable mastery of orchestral timbre and effect was evident throughout.” The New York Times
Sir James MacMillan is one of today’s most successful composers, also internationally active as a conductor. His musical language is flooded with influences from his Scottish heritage, Catholic faith, social conscience and close connection with Celtic folk music, blended with influences from Far Eastern Scandinavian and Eastern European music. He first attracted international attention with the acclaimed BBC Proms première of The Confession of Isobel Gowdie, and his percussion concerto Veni, Veni Emmanuel has received over 500 performances worldwide. His interpreters include Evelyn Glennie, Colin Currie, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Vadim Repin, Leonard Slatkin, Andrew Davis, Marin Alsop, London Symphony Orchestra, New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and The Sixteen.
Ben Kim (Piano)
“A downright euphoric interpretation, full of vitality.” Süddeutsche Zeitung
“Sparks were flying from the keyboard. Substantially gifted.” The Baltimore Sun
Winner, ARD International Music Competition 2006
Has collaborated with many leading orchestras and conductors including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, Christoph Eschenbach, Andrew Litton and Christoph Poppen
Huang Shan (Trumpet)
Principal Trumpet, Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Conductor：James MacMillan [UK]
Piano：Ben Kim [US]
Composer：James MacMillan; Shostakovich
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