Archived Event

Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky

United Strings of Europe; Julian Azkoul _{director, violin I}

Programme & Song Text

Date: Mon 17 Feb 2025, 1.00pm
Tickets: Archived Event
Duration: This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
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Artists

United Strings of Europe
- Ellie Faggviolin I
- Hannah Bellviolin I
- Will McGahonviolin I
- Ariel Langviolin II
- Helena Buckieviolin II
- Rebecca Harrisviolin II
- Kay Stephenviola
- Christine Andersonviola
- Raphael Langcello
- Kirsten Jensoncello
- Marianne Schofielddouble bass
Julian Azkouldirector, violin I

Programme

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1840-1893
- - Serenade for strings in C Op. 48

Dmitry Shostakovich
1906-1975
- - Chamber Symphony in C minor Op. 110a
    (arranged by Rudolf Barshai)

Encore

Caroline Shaw
b. 1982
- - And the swallow
    (arranged by Julian Azkoul)

Overview

United Strings of Europe believes in music’s power to enrich lives and build bridges between communities and across cultures. Its compelling lunchtime programme combines two towering works that represent the universal reach of Russian art.

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Part of

Wigmore Hall/BBC Lunchtime Concerts

2024/25 Season January - March