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Tragedy to Triumph

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Sat, Apr 5, 2025, 19:30
Schubert’s unstoppable Ninth Symphony is known as ‘the Great’ – and with Vladimir Jurowski bringing all his insight and imagination, you’ll hear why. For Vilde Frang, ‘music is the noblest form of communication, a constant interaction’ – and that generous philosophy, combined with her luminous, deeply expressive sound, has made this remarkable Norwegian violinist a real favourite with British audiences. Tonight, she explores the special poetry of Schumann’s only violin concerto: the tender heart of a concert that begins with... Read full text

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Musicians

Vladimir JurowskiConductor
Vilde FrangViolin

Program

Coriolan OvertureLudwig van Beethoven
Violin ConcertoRobert Schumann
Symphony No. 9 (The Great)Franz Schubert
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