Radu Lupu performs Beethoven and Rachmaninov

Radu Lupu makes a rare London appearance in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, alongside Rachmaninov’s ever-popular Symphony No. 2.
The great Romanian pianist has not given a press interview for 30 years, but his ‘radiant playing’ (The Guardian) speaks for itself.

He brings a lifetime of experience to this performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.4. Opening with a theme of Mozartian elegance, the work soon reveals a stormier Romantic sensibility.
Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony, and in particular the singing slow movement clarinet melody at its heart, has been an audience favorite since its first performance.

Revel in Rachmaninov’s lush orchestral writing, under the baton of Paavo Järvi.

Programme

Beethoven
Overture “Coriolan”
Piano Concerto No.4

Interval

Rachmaninov Symphony No.2

Performers

Philharmonia Orchestra
Paavo Järvi conductor
Radu Lupu piano