The endless Russian landscapes were an inspiration for the three great Russian masters of the romantic era: Glinka, Tchaikovksy and Rachmaninov to encapsulate the passion, lyricism and strength of the Russian spirit in the three outstanding symphonic works of this programme.
Pre – concert talk with short presentation of the works, by clarinetist and musicologist Angelos Angelides.
M. GLINKA: Overture from the opera Ruslan and Lyudmilla
S. RACHMANINOV: Piano concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18
P. I. TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64
Soloist: Nicolas Melis (piano)
Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris
Co-organised by: the Cyprus–Russian Friendship Association and the Russian Cultural Centre
Supported by: Vestnik Kipra, Municipality of Larnaka, Lemesos Municipality, Rialto Theatre
Event Information
Larnaka: Thursday 16 October 2014
Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Lefkosia: Friday 17 October 2014
Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Lemesos: Monday 20 October 2014
Rialto Theatre, 20:30
