Tag Archives: Royal Festival Hall

The Zukermans: A Family Portrait

How does it feel to give your Southbank début…under the baton of your dad? Arianna Zukerman can give us a clue. On Wednesday 29th May the forty-year-old American soprano hits the Royal Festival Hall, singing the solo in Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, … Continue reading

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RPO Overview 2013

A brand new year and a brand new line-up of concerts from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Hannah Nepil discusses the Orchestra’s upcoming highlights for 2013. First up, on Wednesday 23rd January, is a visit to Fairfield Halls, Croydon, from the pianist … Continue reading

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Nicola Benedetti on fame, image and practice

Hannah Nepil interviews superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti, who plays Korngold’s Violin Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday 1st November at Royal Festival Hall, London. It’s hard to remember that Nicola Benedetti is still only twenty-five. By now the … Continue reading

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Natasha Paremski on Tchaikovsky

Hannah Nepil interviews talented young pianist Natasha Paremski, who will be performing Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall, London, on Tuesday 16th October and at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, on Wednesday 17th October. … Continue reading

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Pinchas Zukerman

Edward Seckerson talks to legendary violinst and conductor Pinchas Zukerman.  Recognised as a phenomenon for four decades, Zukerman discusses his early musical life, his thoughts on British orchestras and how he is still learning to this day. Pinchas Zukerman appears … Continue reading

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