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BBC Philharmonic - New World Symphony
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Three joyous works each cast a different light on the sights and sounds of the USA, culminating in a performance of Antonín Dvořák’s love letter to America – his ‘New World’ Symphony. One of the most beloved and enduring works in the orchestral repertoire, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 explores themes of identity, belonging, and the emotional pull of home.
Firebrand pianist Frank Dupree makes his BBC Philharmonic Orchestra debut in Kapustin’s breakneck Piano Concerto No. 4 – a dazzling whirlwind of a piece that marries jazz improvisation with relentless classical virtuosity. To open: Duke Ellington’s swaggering Harlem captures the energy, pride, and creativity of Harlem’s cultural renaissance. Blending big band swing with classical finesse, it’s a bold celebration of life in the big city.
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Joshua Weilerstein conductor
Frank Dupree piano
Ellington Harlem
Kapustin Piano Concerto No. 4
Dvořák Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
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