Taiwan Philharmonic with Paul Huang, violin
Debussy’s Suite bergamasque opens a vibrant programme alongside Bruch’s much-loved Violin Concerto No. 1, with violinist Paul Huang, Yuan Chen Li’s mesmeric Tao of Meinong, and excerpts from Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet.
Conductor(s):
Jun Märkl
Performer(s):
Paul Huang, violin
Taiwan Philharmonic
Programme
Debussy: Suite bergamasque
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
Yuan Chen Li: Tao of Meinong
Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Suites Nos. 1 & 2 – excerpts
About this event
One of the most popular violin concertos of all is enveloped in a tapestry of orchestral colour in Tawain’s flagship ensemble’s second visit.
At its conclusion is perhaps the best-loved ballet score since Tchaikovsky. Most will be familiar with Prokofiev’s Dance of the Knights, but his mighty score to Shakespeare’s tragedy contains a wealth of music with similarly dramatic impact. More a selection of scenes than a tour of the story, there are nevertheless moments of shattering drama, mercurial wit and deep-seated emotion.
Debussy’s gorgeous Suite, originally for piano, is the source of perhaps his most famous melody, Clair de lune.
The Taiwanese complete their programme with a native composer: Tao of Meinong celebrates the Hakkas – the ethnic group from whom most Taiwanese derive their ancestry – in gently mesmeric patterns and impressionist washes of sound.
“Paul Huang possesses a technique that makes the most punishing string phrases feel as natural as breathing.” The Washington Post
Venue details
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ, UK
Location Map
Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred or refunded
All Student Pulse ticket holders will be asked to present valid student identification at the venue.
Student Pulse tickets are sold out when the "Buy Now" button above is not displayed.
Please check our partner's website as other tickets may still be available.