This superbly varied programme kicks off with the Overture to Berlioz's opera Béatrice et Bénédict, before moving onto Henri Dutilleux's cello concerto - one of the most popular cello concertos written in recent times. Hear a world-class soloist perform at the Royal Festival Hall on 3 March.
02/03/2004 :: Truls Mørk has recorded many of the great cello concertos including: Shostakovich Concerti (Jansons/London Philharmonic) which was nominated for a Grammy; Dvorak Concerto (Jansons/Oslo Philharmonic); Britten Cello Symphony and Elgar Concerto (Rattle/CBSO); Miaskovsky Concerto and Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante (Paavo Jarvi/CBSO), Aaron J Kernis/Coloured Field he recorded in Minnesota. Grieg Cello sonata/string quartet was recorded at Troldhaugen, Edvard Griegs home, a recording that has achieved several awards. Truls Mørk won a Grammy Award in 2002 for his Britten Cello Suites.
Wednesday 3 March at 7.30pm
Royal Festival Hall, South Bank
Berlioz Overture, Béatrice et Bénédict
Herni Duttileux, Tout un Monde Lointain for Cello and Orchestra
Stravinsky Ballet: The Firebird
Jukka-Pekka Sarastre conductor
Truls Mørk cello
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