Music by Ravel, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov under the baton of acclaimed French conductor Stephane Deneve

Ravel Suite: Mother Goose
Prokofiev Violin Concerto No 1
Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Stéphane Denève conductor
Renaud Capuçon violin

“Stéphane Denève has drawn out qualities of classical poise and tonal beauty that you'd scarcely believe” The Independent

Ravel’s charming Mother Goose Suite draws on fairy tale and was conceived as a ballet, as were the Symphonic Dances, Rachmaninov’s last completed work and considered by many as the pinnacle of his symphonic writing. The darkness of the Dances (1940) reflect the troubled times in which they were written and also, perhaps, concerns more personal to Rachmaninov: the fact that he was nearing the end of his life, and that he would never be able to return to his homeland.

This concert is timed to finish at approximately 9.30 pm

Pre-concert talk 6.45pm
Albert Room
Brian Newbould discusses the evening’s works.
Entry is free to ticket-holders for the concert but space is limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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