STRASBOURG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

We welcome this distinguished orchestra to The Anvil for the first time. Renowned for its performances of Berlioz, the concert opens with his rollicking portrait of a feast day in Rome.

Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto was a breakthrough piece after years of creative block. Its passionate and lyrical character has deservedly made it a favourite amongst his works. Cesar Franck’s spine-tingling symphonic poem tells the tale of an arrogant huntsman cursed to be forever hunted himself for riding out on a Sunday. The concert ends with two pieces by Ravel: his delicate and touching evocation of six contrasting fairy-tales, and the dizzying kaleidoscope of La valse.

Friday 23 February

CONCERT