Philips Symphony Orchestra plays Glière and Rachmaninoff

Date & Time

Sat, Nov 2, 2024, 20:15

Venue

Het Concertgebouw, Main Hall (Amsterdam)

The Concertgebouw is right at the heart of Dutch music. That is why we love to welcome the best amateur orchestras and choirs of the Netherlands. To an amateur musician a performance at the Concertgebouw is always special, often marking the end of an extensive period of rehearsals. Please note: although these concerts are of a high standard, they are not performed by professional ensembles.

Keywords: Symphony Concert

Info & Ticket (www.concertgebouw.nl)

Musicians

Philips Symfonie Orkest
Txemi Etxebarria	Conductor
José Luis Sogorb Jover	French horn

Program

Hendriks	The Playful Garden
Glière	Horn Concerto in B-flat major, op. 91
Sergei Rachmaninoff	Symphony No. 2 in e minor, op. 27

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