Russian Masterpieces

Fri Oct 17, 2014

20:30

Location

Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Strovolos Avenue 100
Strovolos, Nicosia

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
Phone: 22463144

Description

The endless Russian landscapes were an inspiration for the three great Russian masters of the romantic era: Glinka, Tchaikovksy and Rachmaninov to encapsulate the passion, lyricism and strength of the Russian spirit in the three outstanding symphonic works of this programme.

Pre - concert talk with short presentation of the works, by clarinetist and musicologist Angelos Angelides.

M. GLINKA: Overture from the opera Ruslan and Lyudmilla
S. RACHMANINOV: Piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18
P. I. TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64

Soloist: Nicolas Melis (piano)
Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris

Co-organised by: the Cyprus-Russian Friendship Association and the Russian Cultural Centre

Supported by: Vestnik Kipra, Municipality of Larnaka, Limassol Municipality, Rialto Theatre

Tickets: €12 and €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners), free entrance for children under 18 years old

Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy.